Southwest Fiesta Bowl

This vibrant and flavorful Burrito bowl is a fiesta for your taste buds. Packed with spicy black beans, tender chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty cilantro-lime rice, this bowl is a party on your plate. Top it off with tangy salsa, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of crunchy tortilla strips for the ultimate Southwest feast.
ingredients
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup tortilla strips
steps
- 1.
In a bowl, mix the cooked rice with cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and corn. Sauté until tender.
- 3.
Add black beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4.
In a separate skillet, cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5.
Assemble the Southwest Fiesta Bowl by dividing the cilantro-lime rice among 4 bowls. Top with the black bean mixture, sautéed veggies, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and cooked chicken.
- 6.
Drizzle salsa and sour cream over the bowl and sprinkle with tortilla strips for a crunchy finish.