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Southwest Chicken Breast Strips Quinoa Bowls

Southwest Chicken Breast Quinoa Bowls

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Chicken Breast Quinoa, southwest chicken breast quinoa
Author: Dawn Yucuis

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 green pepper cut into strips
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 14- ounce can black beans
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Sliced tomatoes - optional
  • Sliced avocado - optional

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine the cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place the chicken strips 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 starts to brown.
  • Add the green peppers and onions. Continue to cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the green peppers and onions are tender-crisp.
  • Drain and rinse the black beans. Add the black beans once the chicken and vegetables are done cooking. Heat until the black beans are heated.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the lime juices
  • While the chicken is cooking prepare the quinoa using the directions on the package.
  • To assemble-
  • Add quinoa to each bowl, top with chicken and vegetables.
  • Add fresh tomatoes and avocados if desired.