Description
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with these Chicken Burrito Bowls. Packed with flavorful ingredients and customizable toppings, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro lime rice)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil and seasonings. Cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, onion, cheese, and cooked chicken. Drizzle with sour cream, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Customize your bowl with additional toppings like salsa or hot sauce.
- For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice.
- Grill the chicken for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg