Ingredients
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Before we get cooking, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need for your Chili Chicken Bowl:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color works!)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Avocado slices, for topping (optional but highly recommended!)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and bell pepper.
- Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin; cook until browned.
- Stir in black beans and diced tomatoes; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve over rice or quinoa, topped with cilantro and avocado.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels according to taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg