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Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn & Creamy Chipotle Sauce

A vibrant and smoky chipotle chicken bowl layered with black beans, corn, avocado, cilantro, and a creamy chipotle sauce.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Healthy
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwest
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chipotle Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 chipotle peppers minced
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bowl Ingredients
  • 2 cups rice cooked
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Creamy Chipotle Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 clove garlic

Equipment

  • Pan or grill
  • Blender or food processor
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken in chipotle, spices, honey, and lime.
  2. Grill or pan-sear chicken until cooked through and slice.
  3. Blend chipotle sauce ingredients until smooth.
  4. Warm beans and corn in a skillet.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, beans, corn, avocado, and lettuce.
  6. Drizzle with creamy chipotle sauce and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Add extra chipotle peppers for more heat or use Greek yogurt to lighten the sauce.