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Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, and Creamy Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and hearty bowl combining smoky chipotle chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked black beans (canned works great, rinsed)
  • 1 cup corn (grilled, roasted, or canned)
  • 1 piece avocado (sliced)
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions 

  • Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Grill or pan-cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest and slice into strips.
  • Warm black beans and char corn in a skillet. Prepare creamy sauce by mixing sour cream, lime juice, minced chipotle, garlic powder, and honey.
  • Assemble bowls with beans, corn, sliced avocado, chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Adjust spice level by adding more or less chipotle peppers.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: bowl, Chicken, Chipotle