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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 quick and 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, spices, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
  • Grill or pan-cook chicken until cooked through, then rest and slice into strips.
  • Warm black beans and char corn in a skillet. Prepare creamy sauce by mixing sour cream, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic powder, and honey.
  • Assemble bowls with beans, corn, 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: Black Beans, chicken, Corn, Creamy Sauce