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Chicken Salsa Rice Breakfast Bowl

Warm brown rice layered with seasoned chicken, corn, salsa, and Mexican cheese.

Chicken Salsa Rice Breakfast BowlGenerative AI
Calories
500
Protein
35g
Carbs
59g
Fat
14g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 23 min total

4
  • boneless skinless chicken breastcut into bite-size pieces12 oz
  • long-grain brown rice3 cup
  • frozen corn1 cup
  • chunky salsa1/2 cup
  • shredded mexican cheese3 oz
  • light olive oil4 tsp
  • cumin1 tsp
  • kosher salt1 tsp
  • black pepper1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Pat it dry; do not rinse it. Season it with kosher salt, black pepper, and cumin. Wash the cutting board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
  2. 2Heat the light olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring, until the thickest pieces reach 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
  3. 3Add the brown rice, corn, and salsa to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until the corn is hot and the mixture is steaming.
  4. 4Top with the chicken and shredded Mexican cheese. Cover for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese melts. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

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