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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl – Meal Prep Recipes Made Easy

This chicken rice bowl is the kind of thing I make when I want to impress no one but myself. It’s got grilled chicken—seasoned just right—laid over fluffy, chili-lime rice, then topped with smoky corn, a punchy lime crema, and crunchy tortilla strips. Let’s just say this bowl knows how to show up hungry. It checks every box if you’re hunting for chicken Mexican recipes that double as weekday heroes. This one’s quick, it’s hearty, and it tastes like something you’d overpay for at a street food truck. We’re talking Mexican chicken recipes with real staying power. Whether you’re craving Mexican rice recipes that don’t fall flat, a chicken salad recipe Mexican style that actually brings the heat, or chicken and corn recipes you won’t forget—this bowl’s got you. And yes, it’s one of those easy chicken and rice recipes that makes meal prep a win for the whole week.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: chicken and corn recipes, chicken mexican recipes, chicken salad recipe mexican style, easy chicken and rice recipes, Meal Prep Recipes, mexican chicken recipes, mexican rice recipes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup grilled corn kernels (or canned, drained)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Crumbled cotija or feta cheese, for topping
  • Tortilla strips, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix the cooked rice with chili powder, lime juice, and olive oil. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, and salt to make the crema.
  3. Layer rice, chopped chicken, and corn in a bowl.
  4. Drizzle with the crema. Sprinkle with cilantro and cheese.
  5. Top with tortilla strips before serving or packing for meal prep.