Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Bowls
Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Bowls
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 sweet potato, large, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 bell pepper, large, any color, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, large, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Black Beans
- 1 black beans, 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained
For Serving (Optional)
- 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 avocado, ripe, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cut chicken breast, diced sweet potato, sliced bell pepper, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure not to overcrowd the pan, as this will steam the food instead of roasting it. Use two baking sheets if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and stir the chicken and vegetables. Add the rinsed and drained black beans to the baking sheet and toss gently to combine with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), the sweet potatoes are tender, and the vegetables are slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove from the oven. Serve the spicy chicken and black bean mixture immediately over cooked rice or quinoa. Garnish with diced avocado, fresh chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Bowls
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 sweet potato, large, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 bell pepper, large, any color, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, large, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Black Beans
- 1 black beans, 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained
For Serving (Optional)
- 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 avocado, ripe, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the cut chicken breast, diced sweet potato, sliced bell pepper, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure not to overcrowd the pan, as this will steam the food instead of roasting it. Use two baking sheets if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and stir the chicken and vegetables. Add the rinsed and drained black beans to the baking sheet and toss gently to combine with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), the sweet potatoes are tender, and the vegetables are slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove from the oven. Serve the spicy chicken and black bean mixture immediately over cooked rice or quinoa. Garnish with diced avocado, fresh chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min