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Southwest Grilled Chicken Bowls by Our Best Bites

Southwest Grilled Chicken Bowls

5 from 3 votes
I love making these easy Southwest Grilled Chicken Meal Prep Bowls ahead of time; I always have a healthy, protein-packed (40 grams!) lunch at my fingertips! Recipe is for one serving, but it's easily to duplicate so you can have your lunches prepped for a few days. To make in a bulk recipe of 4, see the notes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings1 serving
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces grilled chicken try our taco chicken or slow cooker taco chicken
  • ½ cup brown rice, quinoa, or a prepared mix like Seeds of Change
  • ½ cup beans black, pinto, or kidney
  • ¼ cup frozen corn optional
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 1 ounce cheese grated (cheddar or pepper jack)
  • ½ lime cut into wedges
  • ¼ avocado optional; for serving

Instructions

  • Place chicken, quinoa, beans, and corn in a microwave-safe storage container. Place salsa and grated cheese in small containers (disposable or reusable depending on your preference; lidded portion cups available near the paper plates are very convenient). Add lime wedges. Store up to 7 days.
  • When ready to serve, if desired, transfer chicken mixture to a microwave safe bowl (or just use the storage container). Stir in salsa. Microwave 60-90 seconds or until heated through. Stir, season with salt and pepper if desired, add cheese, and squeeze lime juice over the mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes

To Serve 4:
To make these in bulk or for 4 people, here are the proportions:
  • 16 ounces grilled chicken (or grilled taco chicken or slow cooker taco chicken)
  • 2 cups quinoa, brown rice, or a prepared mixture like Seeds of Change
  • 2 cups drained beans (kidney, black, or pinto)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 4 ounces shredded cheese
  • 2 limes, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 avocado (don't cut until you're ready to eat)

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 113mg, Sodium: 706mg, Potassium: 926mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 745IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 258mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: Latin
Keyword: Southwest Grilled Chicken Bowls
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Kate Jones
Cost: $8
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