Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, and Creamy Sauce. This quick and customizable dish features tender marinated chicken paired with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for meal prep or casual gatherings, this bowl is a fiesta for your taste buds that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lime juice and cilantro until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine rinsed black beans and sweet corn until heated through.
- Start with rice or quinoa as the base; layer diced chicken, warm black beans, sweet corn, and drizzle generously with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg