Easy Southwest Chicken Bowl (Build-Your-Own Meal)
Build-your-own Southwest chicken bowls with black beans, veggies, and creamy dressing—perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Cabbage
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 tsp olive oil
Dressing
- 1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Add-Ins
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup jalapenos fresh or pickled, sliced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup olives sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Slice or shred once done.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded cabbage and sauté for 3–5 minutes, until slightly tender but still vibrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and paprika until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In serving bowls, layer sautéed cabbage, beans, corn, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado, and olives. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 799mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1164IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
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