Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Mexican-Inspired
Calories
520
The Story
Why this recipe belongs in your week
Southwest chicken protein boxes are made for busy weeks when meal prep needs to feel colorful, filling, and easy to grab. Seasoned chicken, rice, beans, corn, avocado, and lime give each box enough flavor to avoid the sad-desk-lunch problem.
Saved in Cubby, this becomes a repeatable prep template. Plan the portions, swap toppings, keep notes on the sauce, and let the grocery list separate pantry staples from fresh add-ons.
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt sauce
Instructions
Cook the recipe
Step 1
Prep the ingredients
Gather the ingredients, read the recipe once, and check your pantry before you start cooking.
Step 2
Cook the base
Build flavor steadily, tasting as you go and adjusting salt, acid, heat, or texture near the end.
Step 3
Serve and save notes
Serve warm, save leftovers, and add notes in Cubby about substitutions or timing for next time.
Save it before it disappears
Cook this from Cubby tonight.
Send the recipe to Cubby, add it to your meal plan, check what you already have, and turn the rest into a grocery list.
Chef's Tips
Save substitutions in Cubby so the recipe gets better each time.
Add leftovers to the next day's lunch plan before they disappear.
Check your pantry before buying duplicate staples.
FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Cook, cool, and refrigerate portions for up to four days.
Can I save this recipe to Cubby?
Yes. Use the App Store link to save and organize recipes in Cubby Cookbook.
What should I serve with it?
Pair it with a simple vegetable, salad, grain, or pantry side.
Nutrition
calories
520
protein
28g
carbohydrates
42g
fat
18g
fiber
5g
sugar
6g
sodium
620mg
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