Southwest Chicken Breast Quinoa Bowls are made with chicken, quinoa, black beans, corn, green peppers, and onion.
These quinoa bowls are not only healthy, but they are delicious too. Perfect for a weekend when you are looking for something that will fill you up and also good for you. They can be changed up to whatever you like.
This dish is one of those meals where the leftovers are just as delicious the second time. I like to make it during the weekend and then have the leftovers during the week for a quick dinner.
Helpful Tips
- Rinse the quinoa before cooking it. This will wash the outer coating saponin, which can make the quinoa taste bitter or soapy when it is cooked.
- I like adding a little extra seasoning to the chicken since no salt is added to the quinoa and vegetables.
- The black beans will need to be drained and rinsed. This is one step that I would not miss.
- The fresh tomato and avocado are an option, but I highly recommend using them, they add some great flavors.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. The quinoa, chicken, and cooked vegetables can be stored in the same airtight container.
Ingredients you will need to make this chicken quinoa bowl
- Quinoa
- Chicken
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Green Pepper
- Onion
- Black Beans
- Lime Juice
- Tomatoes (optional)
- Avocado (optional
Steps for making Southwest chicken quinoa bowls
Steps one and two
Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan. Cook using the directions on the package.
Steps three, four, and five
Mix the seasoning in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss with the seasoning until the chicken is coated. Cook the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil.
Steps six and seven
Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and add the green pepper and onion to it.
Steps eight, nine, and ten
Add the black beans and corn once the green pepper and onion are tender. Add the chicken back to the skillet. Stir all of the ingredients together.
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If you make these southwest chicken breast quinoa bowls, I would love to hear about it! Please leave me a comment and a rating.
Southwest Chicken Breast Quinoa Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1 small onion
- 14.5 ounce black beans
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- tomato Optional
- avocado Optional
Instructions
- While the chicken is cooking prepare the quinoa using the directions on the package.
- Combine the cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl. Place the chicken into the seasoning and toss until all is coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet. Add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed.
- Place the chopped green pepper and onion in the skillet. Cook until tender.
- Drain and rinse the black beans. Add the black beans and corn to the cooked vegetables. Stir in and heat for a minute or two.
- Add the chicken and stir in. Heat until everything is heated through.
- To assemble-
- Add quinoa to each bowl, top with chicken and vegetables.
- Add fresh tomatoes and avocados if desired.
Notes
- Rinse the quinoa before cooking it.
- The black beans will also need to be drained and rinsed.
- Use fresh tomatoes and avocado to add another layer of flavor.
- Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Place the leftovers in the microwave and heat to the desired temperature.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on September 12, 2016. It has been updated with new content and pictures on August 1, 2024.
Black beans, quinoa and chicken…this one is loaded with lean protein…so nutritious and tasty!
Sounds like a fun weekend!! And your quinoa bowl looks perfect for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner! So yummy!
I love the combination of ingredients. so flavorful and delicious!
What a tasty flavor combination here, Dawn…I love the quinoa as a base! And I hear ya on the kids wearing you out. Robbie is only 10 months old, and I feel like I can barely make it to the end of the day with the little guy. Hah! 🙂
Look delicious Dawn 🙂
Nice and healthy bowl…I like all the ingredients in it…it sure makes a great meal.
I am glad you had a great time with your grandkids…
Have a wonderful week ahead Dawn 🙂
That does look good.