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Chipotle Chicken and Rice Bowl
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Chipotle Chicken and Rice Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 489kcal

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 8 oz. chicken breast cubed
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Garlic Sriracha Cream Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1-2 tsp.Sriracha more or less to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • Juice of 1/2 small lime

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup black beans
  • Juice of 1/2 small lime
  • 1/2 cup brown rice uncooked

Optional Toppings:

  • 1/2 avocado sliced

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to the package. While the water is boiling for the rice, place a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Combine all ingredients (minus olive oil) for the chicken into a medium mixing bowl and toss to coat.
  • Add the olive oil to the heated pan, allow to heat slightly and then add the chicken mixture.
  • Cover and allow to cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • While the chicken is cooking, combine ingredients for the Sriracha cream sauce into a mixing bowl and stir well. Set aside.
  • During the last few minutes of cooking the chicken, add the bell peppers and cook until they have softened.
  • Remove from heat, add the black beans to the pan, cover, and set aside.
  • Once the rice is done cooking, squeeze 1/2 small lime over the top and stir well.
  • Layer your "bowl"- rice, chicken and veggie mixture, followed by the cream sauce & a dash of dried basil (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.6g | Protein: 52.7g | Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 172mg | Fiber: 9.9g | Sugar: 4.9g