Creamy Southwest Chicken Bowls

Dive into a hearty delight with our Creamy Southwest Chicken Bowls! Tender chicken meets zesty beans and luscious cheese, all nestled atop fluffy jasmine rice for a satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Experience a burst of flavor in every bite—perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!

quickhealthy
nut-freeegg-free
dinner

Prep

15

min

Cook

180

min

Serves

6

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 6
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(4)

  • 3 small bell peppers, diced
  • Fresh cilantrooptional
  • 1 cup frozen corn (240 ml)
  • Juice of 1 lime

🥩Meat & Seafood(2)

  • 2 lbs chicken breast (907 g)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)

🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)

  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheese (120 ml)
  • 1 cup fat free cottage cheese, blended smooth (240 ml)

🫙Pantry Staples(2)

  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed (425 g)
  • 1 cup jasmine rice dry (240 ml)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)

  • ½ tsp cumin (2.5 ml)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
  • Salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (5 ml)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning @fireandsmokesociety

🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)

  • 1 cup salsa (240 ml)

📦Other(1)

  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (284 g)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the chicken, taco seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, Rotel, salsa, chicken broth, black beans, corn, and bell pepper to your crockpot.

  2. 2

    Cook on HIGH for about 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Stir in the blended cottage cheese, reduced fat shredded cheese, and lime juice until everything is creamy and melted together.

  4. 4

    Serve over rice and top with your favorite toppings.

Cuisine: mexican
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