Sautéed Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowl with Avocado

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A high-protein, fiber-rich rice bowl featuring tender sautéed chicken breast, black beans, and creamy avocado over fluffy brown rice. This Mexican-inspired healthy bowl recipe (high protein), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked brown rice, canned black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1/2, sliced ripe avocado
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast into thin strips. In a bowl, toss with 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned chicken strips and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup drained and rinsed canned black beans and cook together for 2 minutes until warmed through.
4. Step 4: Warm 1 cup cooked brown rice in the microwave or a saucepan until hot, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Step 5: To assemble, place the warm brown rice in a bowl. Top with the sautéed chicken and black bean mixture, then add 1/2 sliced ripe avocado on the side.
6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tbsp lime juice over the bowl and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for a bright finish.