Description
This chicken burrito bowl is loaded with juicy seasoned chicken, fresh toppings, and flavor-packed rice perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup corn kernels
1 cup chopped romaine or lettuce
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/3 cup salsa or pico de gallo
1/4 cup shredded cheese
2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
Combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic, and chicken in a bowl. Let marinate 15–30 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes).
Warm rice and divide between bowls.
Add lettuce, corn, black beans, and cooked chicken.
Top with salsa, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Swap chicken for tofu or beans for a vegetarian version.
Store toppings separately for best texture during meal prep.
Use cauliflower rice to lower carbs.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 65mg