Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-27 · Updated 2026-03-27

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A vibrant, protein-packed bowl with tender shredded chicken, black beans, quinoa, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe (vegetarian option), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breast, black beans, canned and drained, quinoa, uncooked for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast
2 cups black beans, canned and drained
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup jalapeño, seeded and diced
1 cup avocado, diced
1/4 cup lime, juiced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season 2 lbs chicken breast with 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups black beans, 1 cup quinoa (cooked according to package instructions), 1/2 cup red onion, 1/4 cup jalapeño, and 1/4 cup lime juice. Stir to mix.
Step 3: Add 1 cup diced avocado and 1/4 cup cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
Step 4: Divide the mixture into bowls, top with shredded chicken, and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Serve immediately.