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There’s something so satisfying about a meal that’s both flavor-packed and effortless, and this Spicy Southwest Chicken & Air-Fried Veggie Bowl is exactly that! 

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I paired Pictsweet Farms Vegetables for the Air Fryer Red Potatoes, Onions & Sweet Peppers with spiced chicken bites and a drizzle of creamy southwest sauce, as well as corn, black beans, and avocado along with pico de gallo. This bowl is a scrumptious, satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. 

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Yield: 4 Servings

Spicy Southwest Chicken & Air-Fried Veggie Bowl

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

This flavorful Southwest-inspired bowl— It’s a delicious, satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare!

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Ingredients

Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g total)
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil + for coating a pan
• 2 tsp (4g) smoked paprika
• 2 tsp (4g) chili powder
• 1 tsp (2g) garlic powder
• 1 tsp (2g) cumin
• 1 tsp (6g) salt
• ½ tsp (1g) black pepper
• ½ tsp (1g) cayenne (optional, for extra spice)
• Juice of 1 lime

Vegetables:

• 1 bag (397g) Pictsweet Farms Vegetables for the Air Fryer Red Potatoes, Onions & Sweet Peppers with Salt & Cracked Pepper

Southwest Sauce:

• ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 2 tbsp (30g) mayonnaise
• 2 tsp (10ml) lime juice
• 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
• 1 tsp (2g) chili powder
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) hot sauce (optional)
• Salt to taste

Toppings (Optional):

• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup (160g) cooked corn
• 1 cup (160g) black beans
• ½ cup (120g) salsa or pico de gallo
• ¼ cup (5g) chopped cilantro
• Extra lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
   In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
2. Coat the chicken evenly with the spice mixture, then drizzle with lime juice. This could be done a night before and marinated overnight covered in the fridge for even better flavor.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil and cook the chicken for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 74°C / 165°F).

Air-Fry the Veggies:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the frozen Pictsweet Farms Vegetables for the Air Fryer Red Potatoes, Onions & Sweet Peppers with Salt & Cracked Pepper in a single layer in the air fryer.
3. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your air fryer, shaking the basket halfway through, until they are browned and crispy.

Make the Southwest Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, and hot sauce.
2. Add salt to taste and mix until smooth.

Assemble the Bowls:

1. Divide the air-fried veggies evenly among four bowls.
2. Top with the sliced chicken.
   Add optional toppings like avocado, corn, black beans, shredded cheese, and salsa.
3. Drizzle with Southwest sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
4. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
   

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 632Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 806mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 11gSugar: 28gProtein: 47g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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