Description
This flavorful and nourishing Easy Chipotle Chicken Bowl brings together juicy chicken thighs, smoky chipotle peppers, fresh veggies, and creamy textures for a weeknight dinner or meal prep favorite you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped, adjust to taste)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sear chicken until golden, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Chop the browned chicken into bite-sized pieces. Stir in chopped chipotle peppers and chicken broth. Lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and flavorful.
- As the chicken simmers, start building your bowls. Add a scoop of rice, then layer with black beans and corn. Top with the simmered chicken, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of hot sauce if you’d like some extra heat. Serve and enjoy right away!
Notes
Swap rice for cauliflower rice to lower carbs, or add veggies like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers during simmering for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat with a splash of broth to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chipotle chicken, rice bowl, meal prep, healthy bowl, spicy chicken bowl