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Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowl

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These Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls feature plenty of colorful veggies, diced chicken, perfectly cooked U.S.-grown rice, corn, black beans, salsa and lots of tasty spices! It’s a one pan meal, makes great leftovers and is a delicious, easy dinner!

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced small
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 poblano chili, seeded and diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup U.S.-grown basmati white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Seasonings: 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp kosher salt, ¾ tsp coriander, ½ tsp oregano, pinch of cayenne, pinch of black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, diced chicken
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup yellow corn
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • Garnish ideas: cilantro, lime wedges, tortilla strips, sour cream or Greek yogurt, avocado

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and poblano for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add a pinch of salt, then garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains. Pour in chicken broth, salsa, black beans, and seasonings; stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
  4. Stir in the cooked chicken, lime juice, cilantro, and corn. Top with cheese, replace lid, and let sit 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
  5. Serve in bowls and garnish with your choice of cilantro, additional cheese, lime wedges, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream/Greek yogurt, and avocado. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
  • Protein: Leftover or rotisserie chicken works great; you can also use ground chicken, turkey, or omit for a vegetarian version.

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