Chicken Burrito Bowl
A delightful and customizable Chicken Burrito Bowl packed with vibrant flavors, perfect for meal prepping or a fun meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 can black beans or pinto beans
- Salsa, diced avocado or guacamole, chopped cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, lime wedges (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken.
- Sear for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken using two forks after letting it rest.
- Warm the corn and beans in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the burrito bowls by layering the rice, then adding chicken, corn, and beans.
Notes
For added flavor, cook the rice in chicken broth. Customize toppings to suit personal tastes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: burrito bowl, chicken, meal prep, Mexican, customizable