Healthy Southwestern Chicken Bowls
Healthy Southwestern Chicken Bowls are a fiesta of flavor, combining tender, spiced chicken with fresh vegetables and creamy avocado over a wholesome base of rice or quinoa. This colorful dish is perfect for meal prep or impressing guests, delivering a satisfying and nutritious experience in every bite. Enjoy the vibrant tastes of the Southwest while keeping your meal healthy and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop bell peppers and red onion.
- In a bowl, drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts and season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chopped veggies for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Cook seasoned chicken in another skillet for about 6-7 minutes per side until browned (internal temp of 165°F).
- Slice chicken into strips and layer rice or quinoa in bowls topped with sautéed veggies and chicken.
- Finish with avocado slices and cilantro; drizzle lime juice over the top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variation. - Add black beans or corn for extra protein and sweetness. - Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.