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A bowl of rice topped with grilled chicken, corn, sliced red onions, cilantro, and crumbled cheese. Lime wedges and a checkered napkin are nearby, with another similar bowl partially visible.
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Mexican Chicken Rice Bowls

These Mexican Chicken Rice Bowls are packed with flavorful chicken, creamy street corn, and fresh toppings. A simple and delicious meal for busy weeknights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 623kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken breast sliced in half horizontally to make 2 chicken cutlets
  • 1 ½ tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • 1 15-ounce canned corn drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese plus extra for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime (juice only)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro freshly chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 2 cups precooked rice
  • red onion thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, season chicken cutlets with fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Place in the fridge to marinate while preparing the street corn.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine corn, cotija cheese, chili powder, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and cilantro. Stir until well mixed.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining olive oil.
  • Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
  • Remove from the skillet and slice into strips or dice into cubes.
  • To assemble, divide rice between two bowls. Top with chicken and corn mixture.
  • Garnish with red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, char the corn in a skillet before mixing.
Instead of fajita seasoning, use taco seasoning. 
Can I use another type of cheese?
 Yes! If you don’t have cotija cheese, queso fresco or even feta makes a good substitute.
Can I meal prep this recipe?
 Absolutely. Store the rice, chicken, and corn mixture separately in airtight containers. Assemble just before eating for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg