LunchMexicanHigh ProteinMeal PrepBudget FriendlyFamily Friendly
Mexican Chicken, Corn & Tomato Rice Bowls
Tender chicken simmered with tomatoes, corn, and spices, served over rice for a filling lunch.
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 43g
- Carbs
- 72g
- Fat
- 18g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 35 min total
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs20 oz
- Long-grain white rice1 1/3 cup
- Yellow onion1/2
- Bell pepper1
- Diced tomatoes2 can
- Frozen corn1 1/3 cup
- Chicken broth2 cup
- Chili powder4 tsp
- Ground cumin2 tsp
- Lime1
- Cooking oil4 tsp
Instructions
- 1Cook the rice according to the package directions using the broth as part of the cooking liquid if desired.
- 2Season the chicken with chili powder and cumin. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, then transfer it to a plate and cut or shred it.
- 3Cook the onion and bell pepper in the skillet until softened. Stir in the tomatoes and corn, then return the chicken to the pan and simmer until hot and slightly thickened.
- 4Serve the chicken mixture over rice with a squeeze of lime.
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