Description
Cajun Chicken Bowl is a bold and flavorful meal featuring spice-rubbed chicken, fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lime sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1–2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and coat evenly with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Prepare rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
6. Drain and rinse black beans. Chop tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cilantro.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, salt, and water until smooth.
8. Assemble bowls with rice as the base, sliced chicken, corn, beans, tomatoes, avocado, and onion.
9. Drizzle with creamy lime sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use mild Cajun seasoning for a less spicy version. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option. Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb version. Store components separately for best meal prep results. Chicken can be grilled instead of pan-seared for extra smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg