Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice
14 ounce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium chicken breasts
cut into chunks
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
1.25 ounce
- 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 black beans
15 ounce
- 1 can ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
10 ounce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
chopped
Directions
- 1
Prepare Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice (or other rice) according to package directions. Set aside.
- 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
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
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
Spoon into bowls and top with more cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, hearty meal that's ready in a flash? These Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls are your answer, delivering a burst of authentic flavors and satisfying textures in just 30 minutes.
What makes these bowls a true weeknight hero is the clever combination of quick-cooking Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice and convenience ingredients like pre-portioned taco seasoning and canned Ro-tel diced tomatoes. This thoughtful pairing ensures maximum Southwest flavor with minimal effort, transforming simple ingredients into a delicious, cohesive meal that everyone will love.
Prepare for a delightful medley of zesty and savory flavors in every spoonful. You'll enjoy tender, seasoned chunks of chicken nestled among perfectly cooked whole grain brown rice. A colorful mix of crisp-tender green, red, and yellow bell peppers, sweet corn, and hearty black beans adds substance and visual appeal, all beautifully complemented by the subtle heat of green chilies and the fresh aroma of chopped cilantro. It's a comforting yet wonderfully fresh dish, perfect for those busy evenings when you want something homemade and wholesome without the fuss.
Customization & Variations
These Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls are incredibly versatile, allowing you to easily adapt them to your pantry or preferences. Feel free to swap the chicken breast chunks for ground turkey or even firm tofu for a vegetarian twist. If you don't have all three bell pepper colors, using just one or two varieties will still yield fantastic results. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dash of your favorite hot sauce or a squeeze of lime juice just before serving.
Serve these satisfying bowls as a complete meal for a busy family dinner or portion them out for convenient meal prep throughout the week. A generous garnish of fresh cilantro not only adds brightness but also ties all the Southwest flavors together beautifully.