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Chicken, Rice & Black Bean Power Bowl

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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup diced tomato
  • 2 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breast with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  4. Warm the cooked rice and black beans separately or together in the microwave.
  5. Assemble the bowl with rice on the bottom, then top with black beans, corn, and diced tomato.
  6. Arrange sliced chicken on top of the bowl.
  7. Dollop with Greek yogurt and drizzle with lime juice.
  8. Garnish with cilantro if using and serve.

Notes

Cook a big batch of rice and black beans at the start of the week — they hold up well in the fridge and can anchor several different lunches without extra cost.