Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls

Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls

from pumpkinnspice.com
30 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) bag Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice (or about 11/4 cup dry rice of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
  • 1 envelope (1.25 ounce) taco seasoning (divided)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup corn ((fresh or frozen))
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can (10 ounce) ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice (or other rice) according to package directions. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and chicken. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons taco seasoning. Cook chicken about 3-4 minutes, per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove to a separate plate.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add green pepper, red pepper, and yellow pepper. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Add more olive oil, if needed. Add corn, black beans, ro-tel tomatoes, and cilantro to skillet. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Add prepared rice, chicken, and rest of taco seasoning. Stir to combine and let simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Spoon into bowls and top with more cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.