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

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

  • Author: Nina Johnson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grill or Pan-sear
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Description

A vibrant and satisfying bowl featuring smoky chipotle-marinated chicken, black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a tangy sauce—perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or meal prep.


Ingredients

Scale

4 chicken thighs or breasts

3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup sweet corn kernels

1 avocado, sliced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Blend chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper into a marinade. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked (6–8 minutes per side for thighs, less for breasts).

3. Warm black beans and corn separately; slice avocado and chop cilantro.

4. Make the creamy sauce by mixing sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice, a splash of adobo sauce, and salt.

5. Assemble bowls with black beans, corn, sliced chicken, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle with creamy sauce.


Notes

For a milder flavor, use fewer chipotle peppers.

Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.

Serve with rice or quinoa for extra heartiness.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: chipotle chicken bowl, black beans, corn, creamy sauce