Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Juicy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
This Juicy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is an easy and affordable dinner idea that’s packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add corn to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, layer cooked rice, chicken and corn mixture, shredded cheese, and salsa.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust spices to your taste.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas, Street Corn, Chicken Rice Bowl