Description
This Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, & Creamy Sauce is a deliciously vibrant meal that bursts with flavor and nutrition. Featuring succulent chicken thighs seasoned with smoky chipotle chili powder, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a creamy tangy sauce, this bowl is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for meal prep or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- Mix sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, lime juice, a pinch of chipotle powder, and salt in a bowl to make the creamy sauce.
- Warm black beans and corn in a pan over low heat with a splash of lime juice.
- Assemble bowls with rice at the bottom, topped with sliced chicken, beans, corn mixture, and creamy sauce.
- Garnish as desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg