Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with these Chicken Burrito Bowls. Packed with seasoned chicken, rice, beans, corn, and fresh toppings, these bowls are easy to customize and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls:
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa, hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely browned. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the rice among 4 bowls. Top each with cooked chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges and optional toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Great for meal prep—store ingredients separately and assemble fresh.
- You can also use quinoa or shredded lettuce as the base instead of rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
