Tag: #SouthwestChicken

Posted in Rice Bowls

Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl

Posted on by simplegoodfood

Introduction

One of the best ways to stretch your grocery budget is to give leftovers a fresh identity. This Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl takes the Simple Campground Herb Chicken you prepared earlier in the week and transforms it into a colorful meal bursting with Southwestern flavors.

Black beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and warm spices come together over a bed of rice for a quick, satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights, campground cooking, or meal prep. It’s hearty enough to satisfy a hungry family but simple enough for cooks preparing meals for one or two.

The best part? Most of the ingredients are pantry or freezer staples, making this a recipe you can enjoy year-round.

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Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl

Turn leftover herb chicken into a colorful Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked Simple Campground Herb Chicken diced
  • 3 cups cooked brown or white rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir until the chicken is heated through.
  3. Add the black beans and corn and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes and bell pepper just long enough to warm them slightly while keeping them crisp.
  5. Divide the cooked rice among four serving bowls.
  6. Spoon the chicken mixture over the rice.
  7. Top with shredded cheese, green onions, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
  8. Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Notes
  • This recipe is mildly seasoned. Add additional chili powder or a dash of hot sauce if you like more heat.
  • Brown rice adds extra fiber, but white rice or a whole-grain rice blend works just as well.
  • For extra creaminess, top with a spoonful of plain nonfat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Leftover & Meal Prep Tips
Cook a little extra rice today if you can. It’s one of the easiest ingredients to transform into another meal.
Extra cooked rice can become:
  • Campground Fried Rice (Bonus Recipe)
  • A side dish for tomorrow’s Loaded Baked Potato Bowls
  • A quick addition to soups later in the week
It’s another simple way to make your grocery dollars stretch a little farther.
Food Storage & Preservation
Cooked rice should be cooled quickly and refrigerated promptly. When reheating, make sure it’s heated thoroughly before serving.
If you’re preserving cooked chicken, vegetables, or other ingredients for longer storage, always check the latest USDA recommendations before canning, freezing, or dehydrating. Safe food preservation practices can change as new research becomes available.

🏕️ This Week’s Camp Menu

✅ Sunday: Simple Campground Herb Chicken

✅ Monday: Garden Vegetable Rice Bowl

✅ Tuesday: Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Skillet

🌮 Wednesday: Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl

Coming Up Next:

  • Thursday: 🥔 Campground Loaded Baked Potato Bowls
  • Friday: 💵 Stretch This Week’s Groceries Even Further
  • Saturday: 🍗 Five Easy Ways to Stretch One Package of Chicken

⭐ Bonus Recipes

  • Campground Fried Rice
  • Saturday Soup

Tomorrow we’ll turn our attention to one of the most budget-friendly comfort foods around: Campground Loaded Baked Potato Bowls. A simple baked potato becomes a hearty meal with leftover chicken, vegetables, and a sprinkle of cheese—another delicious way to make one meal starter work all week. 🥔

Posted in Foil Packets

Southwest Chicken Foil Packets

Posted on by simplegoodfood

Foil packet meals are a campground favorite for good reason—they’re easy to prepare, require almost no cleanup, and can be customized for every camper. These Southwest Chicken Foil Packets are packed with juicy chicken, colorful peppers, black beans, corn, and bold Southwest seasonings. Cooked over the campfire or on the grill, they’re a flavorful and convenient meal that’s perfect for busy camping days and summer adventures.

Southwest Chicken Foil Packets

Chicken,peppers, onions, black beans, and corn cooked in individual foil packets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 395
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional Toppings
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Diced avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or prepare a campfire with a bed of hot coals.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bell peppers, onion, black beans, and corn.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Tear six large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  6. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the foil sheets.
  7. Fold and seal each packet tightly.
  8. Place the packets on the grill or over indirect campfire heat.
  9. Cook for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  10. Carefully open the packets and check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
  11. Sprinkle each packet with shredded cheese.
  12. Close loosely for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  13. Add desired toppings and serve directly from the packets.

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