Creamy Southwestern Style Chicken & Rice
Stealth Health 500 Calorie Meal Prep Series, Episode 23
Per serving (makes 5)
505 Calories
41g Protein
58g Carbs
13g Fat
Ingredients:
28oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
Seasoned with salt, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, chili powder
280g basmati rice
2 cans Amy’s southwestern vegetable soup (or any veggie soup of choice)
240ml chicken bone broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Garlic + onion powder and any other seasonings of choice
Chipotle sauce:
80ml Mexican crema
60g Greek yogurt
35g 1% milk
5g honey
Pinch of salt
2 tspns diced chipotle peppers in adobo
1/4 tspn lime juice
Garnish with cilantro
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Ingredients
- 28oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- 280g basmati rice
- 2 canAmy’s southwestern vegetable soup
- 240ml chicken bone broth
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- 80ml Mexican crema
- 60g Greek yogurt
- 35g 1% milk
- 5g honey
- 1 pinchsalt
- 2tspns diced chipotle peppers in adobo
- ¼tspn lime juice
- Cilantro
Directions
- 1
Toss two cans of Southwestern style vegetable soup, bone broth, a few splashes of soy sauce, along with some seasonings of choice.
- 2
Toss in your rice and cook.
- 1
Get some chicken thighs and just lightly season each side with salt, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
- 2
Toss in the air fryer to cook.
- 1
While the chicken and rice cook, toss together a quick honey chipotle sauce by combining Mexican crema, Greek yogurt, 1% milk, honey, a pinch of salt, diced chipotle peppers in adobo, and lime juice.
- 1
Slice up your chicken.
- 2
Toss the rice.
- 3
Garnish with cilantro and enjoy.
Creamy Southwestern Style Chicken & Rice
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About this Recipe
Creamy Southwestern Style Chicken & Rice: Your New Favorite High-Protein Meal Prep!
Get ready to transform your healthy eating with this incredible Creamy Southwestern Style Chicken & Rice! Straight from the Stealth Health 500 Calorie Meal Prep Series, Episode 23, this recipe isn't just delicious – it's a perfectly balanced, high-protein meal prep dream, delivering 41g of protein for just 505 calories per serving. Say goodbye to bland diet food and hello to vibrant, satisfying flavors!
What makes this dish truly special is its incredible depth of flavor and creamy texture. We start with tender, well-seasoned boneless, skinless chicken thighs, infused with aromatic garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and chili powder. This forms the hearty base, perfectly complemented by fluffy basmati rice. The secret to its luscious creaminess and signature Southwestern zest comes from a clever blend of Amy's Southwestern vegetable soup and chicken bone broth, all brought together with a touch of savory soy sauce.
But the real star that elevates this macro-friendly recipe is the homemade Chipotle Sauce. A creamy fusion of Mexican crema, Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, and diced chipotle peppers in adobo, it adds a smoky, tangy, and subtly sweet kick that ties all the flavors together beautifully. A final sprinkle of fresh cilantro brightens every bite, making this an easy recipe that feels gourmet.
Whether you're counting calories, tracking macros, or simply looking for healthy recipes for dinner that don't compromise on taste, this low-calorie recipe is an absolute winner. It's designed for convenience, making it ideal for your weekly meal prep. Enjoy a delicious, satisfying, and nutritionally balanced meal that supports your fitness goals every day!