Southwestern Egg Roll in a Bowl

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.

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.

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!

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