Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls

Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls

from pumpkinnspice.com
30 min

These Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls are packed with tender chicken, brown rice, bell peppers, corn, black beans, and spices!

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) bag Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice (or about 1¼ cup dry rice of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
  • 1 envelope (1.25 ounce) taco seasoning (divided)
  • ½ green bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ red bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ 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
  • ¼ 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.