Description
Say goodbye to boring dinners and hello to bold, smoky flavor with this Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, & Creamy Sauce. It’s the perfect blend of heat, freshness, and creaminess—ideal for those searching for quick dinner ideas, meal prep favorites, or a healthy bowl recipe. With juicy chipotle-seasoned chicken, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and a tangy chipotle sauce, this bowl hits every note. Whether you’re planning easy weeknight dinners, lunch bowls, or clean eating food ideas, this dish is flavorful, flexible, and sure to be a new go-to.
Ingredients
400 g chicken thighs or breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 garlic cloves minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
1 avocado sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 chipotle pepper in adobo
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon water to thin if needed
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
3. In a blender, combine yogurt, chipotle pepper, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Thin with water if needed.
4. Warm black beans and corn in a pan or microwave for 2–3 minutes.
5. Slice the avocado and chop cilantro for garnish.
6. To assemble, layer beans, corn, sliced chicken, avocado, and cilantro in a bowl. Drizzle with chipotle sauce.
7. Add optional toppings like lime wedges, jalapeños, shredded cheese, or crushed tortilla chips.
8. Serve immediately or pack into containers for meal prep.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Adjust sauce spice level by adding more or less chipotle pepper.
Keep toppings and sauce separate if prepping ahead to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chipotle chicken bowl, healthy dinner, meal prep, spicy chicken, creamy sauce, gluten-free, easy recipe