Description
Smoky, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, & Creamy Sauce is the ultimate healthy comfort food. Juicy chipotle-seasoned chicken pairs perfectly with sweet corn, hearty black beans, and creamy avocado, all tied together with a zesty sauce. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea, a vibrant lunch, or healthy meal prep, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor, balanced nutrition, and satisfying textures in every bite. It’s one of those quick breakfast-to-lunch-to-dinner food ideas you’ll keep making again and again — an easy recipe that feels indulgent but fuels you right.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup black beans (cooked)
1 cup sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 avocado
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry, then coat with olive oil, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly charred.
3. Rinse and drain black beans; warm if desired. Slice avocado just before serving.
4. Mix sour cream (or Greek yogurt) with lime juice, chipotle powder, and salt to make the creamy sauce.
5. Layer black beans, corn, sliced avocado, and sliced chicken in a bowl.
6. Drizzle with the creamy sauce and top with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes if possible for deeper flavor.
Keep avocado and sauce separate until serving if meal-prepping.
A squeeze of fresh lime at the end brightens the whole dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chipotle chicken bowl, easy dinner, healthy lunch, meal prep, Mexican-inspired recipe, black beans, corn, creamy sauce