Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, & Creamy Sauce—a delightful dish that seamlessly combines smoky grilled chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this customizable bowl caters to all taste preferences while providing a nutritious and satisfying experience. With its colorful presentation and bold flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup corn (grilled or canned)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Lime juice
- Chipotle chili powder
- Garlic
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a preheated skillet over medium-high heat for about 7–8 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing into strips.
- Warm the black beans in a saucepan and prepare the corn as needed.
- Mix sour cream (or yogurt), lime juice for sauce, minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, and honey until smooth.
- Assemble your bowl with layers of black beans, corn, sliced avocado, chicken strips, and creamy sauce on top. Garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg