Description
A delicious and healthy Chipotle Chicken Grain Bowl recipe that’s perfect for a filling lunch or dinner. Packed with flavor and customizable to your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, and cooked quinoa. Mix well.
- Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into strips.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the quinoa mixture among bowls, top with sliced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 36
Keywords: Chipotle Chicken Grain Bowls, healthy grain bowls, chicken quinoa bowl, Mexican chicken bowl, meal prep recipe