Description
Fuel your week with this Quick & Healthy Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe, ideal for delicious meal prep. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it’s an easy way to enjoy satisfying meals all week long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced (optional, for extra heat and smokiness)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (for serving)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Optional toppings: salsa, Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, adobo sauce, minced chipotle (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F/74°C). Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing or dicing.
- 3. Prepare Grains and Beans: Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package directions if not pre-cooked. Rinse and drain black beans. Drain corn if using canned.
- 4. Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked grains into containers. Top with cooked chicken, black beans, corn, diced red onion, and cilantro.
- 5. Add Fresh Toppings and Serve: Add diced avocado and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Add any other optional toppings. Serve immediately or pack for later.
Notes
Store components in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For optimal texture, store avocado and cilantro separately and add just before eating. Reheat chicken and grains in the microwave or on the stovetop. Enjoy cold components as is.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (depending on exact ingredients and toppings)
- Sugar: Approx. 5-8g
- Sodium: Approx. 400-700mg (can vary greatly with adobo sauce and added salt)
- Fat: Approx. 15-25g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-40g
- Fiber: Approx. 8-12g
- Protein: Approx. 35-45g