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A close-up of a Southwest Chicken Corn Bowl featuring sliced grilled chicken, rice, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.

Southwest Chicken Corn Bowl

This Southwest Chicken Corn Bowl is a colorful, satisfying meal loaded with seasoned chicken, sweet corn, black beans, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice. Finished with a bright lime dressing, it delivers bold Southwest flavors while providing plenty of protein to keep you full and energized.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 515
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium high heat.
  2. Rub the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Divide the rice among four serving bowls.
  7. Top each bowl with corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and sliced chicken.
  8. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers for up to 4 days.

Notes

For meal prep, keep the avocado separate and add it just before serving to maintain the best texture and freshness.