Description
This California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado, and Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice in one delightful meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable based on your favorite ingredients. Experience a burst of colors and tastes that are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 2 cups long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove chicken from skillet; sauté garlic and bell peppers in the same pan for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add lime juice, cumin, and chili powder to the veggies; stir until well combined.
- Assemble bowls with a base of rice, topped with sliced chicken, sautéed veggies, and avocado slices.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: California
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg