Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Main Dish Recipes Healthy Chicken & Rice Recipes Meal-Prep Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls 5.0 (1) 1 Review Prep all four servings of this easy recipe at once for ready-to-eat dinners or packable lunches for the rest of the week. If you don't like a lot of heat, try using mild chili powder, and leave out the jalapeño from the rice. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 8, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces ¾ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder or mild chili powder ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño pepper (Optional) 1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed ½ cup crumbled queso fresco (2 1/2 ounces) 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges Directions Toss chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt, chipotle (or chili) powder and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean bowl and let cool slightly. Toss with cilantro and set aside. Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add onion, red pepper, green pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and are beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat if vegetables are getting too dark. Combine rice, tomato, jalapeño, if using, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. To assemble: Divide equal portions of black beans, the chicken mixture, bell pepper mixture and rice mixture among 4 microwave-safe containers. Top each with queso fresco and a lime wedge. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 4 days). To reheat, remove the lime wedge. Microwave each container on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Squeeze the lime wedge over the top. Tips To make ahead: Prepare through Step 4 and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 511 Calories 19g Fat 49g Carbs 37g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 511 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 8g 30% Total Sugars 8g Protein 37g 74% Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 93mg 31% Vitamin A 1629IU 33% Vitamin C 74mg 82% Folate 94mcg 24% Sodium 689mg 30% Calcium 144mg 11% Iron 3mg 16% Magnesium 89mg 21% Potassium 971mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved