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Southwestern Egg Roll in a Bowl

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 06/15/20 Updated: 02/02/23
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All the flavors of Southwestern egg rolls, but in a bowl! This 30-minute dinner recipe is packed with flavor and loaded with chicken, black beans, corn, bell peppers, and spices, drizzled with a quick avocado ranch dressing. A healthy version of Southwestern egg rolls that the whole family will love for dinner.

A bowl of Southwestern egg roll in a bowl surrounded by lime wedges

What Makes This Recipe So Good

Inspired by my egg roll in a bowl, this Southwestern version is the perfect easy and fast dinner your whole family will go crazy for! Pieces of tender chicken with black beans, corn, veggies, and crazy good seasoning make this healthy bowl out of this world good. This flavorful recipe only takes about 30 minutes to whip up, so it’s great for weeknights (or meal prep).

Ingredients

  • Chicken – Chicken gives bulk and protein to this egg roll in a bowl.
  • Coleslaw mix – No need to shred cabbage for this bowl! Coleslaw mix adds a tang to the egg roll in a bowl inexpensively and easily.
  • Black beans – Soft and mildly flavored, these beans add more protein and a bit of salty flavor.
  • Corn – What’s a good Southwestern egg roll without corn? Sweet and crunchy, corn pairs perfectly with the salty and spicy flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Spinach – Cooked spinach adds a robust flavor, perfectly complementing the sweet and salty flavors of the other veggies.
  • Red bell pepper – The ripest of all the bell peppers, red bell peppers are sweet, crunchy, and add a slightly fruity taste to the bowl.
  • Avocado – Avocados add the perfect rich, fresh taste with a buttery texture.
  • Green onions – Mild and crunchy, green onions add another layer of texture and taste to the veggies.
  • Ranch dressing – Ranch mixed with avocado is creamy, tangy, and the perfect topping.
  • Jalapeños – We like a couple of jalapeños on top of our bowl to spice things up. You can leave them out entirely if you like, or remove the seeds for just a bit of heat.

How To Make It

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

  1. Heat half of the oil in a skillet.
  2. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s browned on all the sides. Transfer it to a plate.
  3. Heat the rest of the oil in the skillet and add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
  4. Cook the veggies until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the coleslaw mix, spinach, beans, corn, and seasoning. Cook until the coleslaw is softened.
  6. Add the chicken back to the skillet and stir well.
  7. Squeeze the lime juice over everything and toss.
  8. Split the chicken and veggie mixture between four bowls.
  9. Blend the ranch and avocado and drizzle over the bowls.
  10. Top with slices of the rest of the avocado, tortilla strips, and slices of jalapenos, if desired. Serve with more lime juice on the side.
Instructions for Southwestern egg roll in a bowl

Chef’s Tips

  • To make this recipe even easier, sub the seasonings used for 1 1/2 tablespoon of taco seasoning. You can either buy a packet or make your own.
  • If you’re vegetarian, trying swapping the chicken for a plant-based chicken substitute, faux beef crumbles, or even tofu. You can even leave it out entirely!
Close-up of Southwestern egg roll in a bowl

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5 from 7 votes

Southwestern Egg Roll in a Bowl

Prep:5 minutes
Cook:15 minutes
Total:20 minutes
Southwestern Egg Roll in a Bowl
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4 servings

Ingredients

Egg roll in a bowl

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into very small pieces
  • 4 teaspoons oil divided
  • salt
  • 4 green onions sliced thinly, divided into white and dark green parts
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin See Notes for seasoning variation
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder See Notes for seasoning variation
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder See Notes for seasoning variation
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, See Notes for seasoning variation
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt See Notes for seasoning variation
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 lime halved

Garnish

  • 1 avocado sliced
  • green onions sliced sliced, extra from above
  • tortilla strips
  • cilantro chopped

Ranch dressing

  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 avocado peeled and pitted
  • salt pinch

Instructions 

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Transfer to plate.
  • Heat other 2 teaspoons oil and add onion, garlic, bell pepper. Cook until onion becomes translucent (about 5 minutes).
  • Add coleslaw mix, spinach, beans, soy sauce, corn, and seasoning. Cook until coleslaw is softened. Add chicken and stir well. Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime over and toss.
  • Blend ranch and avocado. Drizzle over. Top with remaining sliced avocado, tortilla strips, and sliced jalapenos if desired. Serve with more lime juice

Notes

  • Seasoning variation: Substitute 1 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning for cumin, chili powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and salt in egg roll mixture.
  • Vegetarian: Substitute chicken with plant-based chicken substitute, faux beef crumbles, or tofu. Can also be left out entirely.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 567kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 1391mg, Potassium: 1379mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 3083IU, Vitamin C: 100mg, Calcium: 113mg, Iron: 4mg, Net Carbs: 24g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Monica says

    Posted on 1/6/21 at 4:55 pm

    What ranch do you use here?

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/28/21 at 10:38 am

      We like to use our recipe for ranch or any store bought is fine. 🙂 https://40aprons.com/whole30-dump-ranch-recipe/5 stars

      Reply
  2. Ryan Brown says

    Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:27 am

    This looks so good! Does this keep well if you meal prep for the week? For example, cook 4 meals Sunday and eat Monday-Thursday? Thanks for your help!

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/12/20 at 9:51 am

      We think that would be a great idea, but be sure to add the garnishments when you are ready to eat. 🙂 5 stars

      Reply
  3. Elysa says

    Posted on 10/27/20 at 7:28 pm

    Five thumbs up. This tastes ridiculously good for something that is over 50% cabbage. Actually, it tastes really good, full stop. I think I tripled it, and it worked great as a big batch meal, lasted well in the fridge, and I think my kids all went back for thirds. New favorite, thank you!5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 10/28/20 at 10:19 am

      Thanks for the compliments, Elysa! I’m so glad this was a hit with the kids — that’s always a big win!!

      Reply
  4. Connie Miller says

    Posted on 6/29/20 at 10:20 pm

    This is even better than egg roll in a bowl! The spices are amazing and the ranch/avocado dressing is addicting. My family really enjoyed it and not only went back for seconds they went for thirds. I used primal brand ranch dressing.5 stars

    Reply
  5. Kristen says

    Posted on 6/22/20 at 1:06 pm

    Amazing! So flavorful. I swapped the chicken for ground turkey. Obsessed with your recipes.5 stars

    Reply
  6. Christina says

    Posted on 6/17/20 at 9:58 am

    I was looking at the nutrition facts and was wondering if there is a way to cut the sodium. This looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 6/17/20 at 10:01 am

      Absolutely! You can switch out the seasonings for some low sodium taco seasoning and switch the soy sauce to low sodium soy sauce.5 stars

      Reply

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