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Quick Southwest Chicken Bowl with Rice

Make this healthy southwest chicken bowl in less than 10 minutes! Easy and quick to meal prep for a week of healthy lunches and dinners.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 665kcal
Author Lyndsey

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cooked chicken
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • cup black beans
  • 1 cup cooked peppers
  • ½ medium avocado diced
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients into two large salad-style bowls and enjoy.
    8 ounces cooked chicken, 1 cup cooked brown rice, ⅔ cup black beans, 1 cup cooked peppers, ½ medium avocado, 1 cup pico de gallo, ½ cup shredded cheese, 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt

Notes

  • Make vegetarian by omitting meat and increasing beans or adding in tempeh or other plant-based meat. Vegans will also omit cheese and dairy.
  • Make low-carb or keto-friendly by making it without rice and subbing in cauliflower rice.
  • Storage: store leftover ingredients in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition is an estimate based on toppings listed in the recipe and provided by MyFitnessPal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 60.4g | Protein: 54.8g | Fat: 23.6g