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Chicken Burrito Bowls

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls made with seasoned chicken, rice, and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Nonstick pan
  • Medium-sized bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground chili pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Burrito Bowls

  • 1 cup dry white rice or use instant rice for convenience
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup canned corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 whole avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese

For the Salsa

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ whole tomato chopped
  • ½ whole onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice from 2 limes
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

For the Chicken

  • Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
  • Add olive oil, ground paprika, ground cumin, ground chili pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well until chicken is coated with spices and oil.
  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, add the seasoned chicken, and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side, until thoroughly cooked. Set aside.

For the Burrito Bowls

  • Cook white rice according to package instructions.
  • To make the salsa, add cilantro, tomato, onion, white vinegar, lime juice, and kosher salt to a bowl, and mix well until combined.
  • Evenly divide romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, rice, and cooked chicken into serving bowls.
  • Add the salsa, avocado sliced, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken burrito bowls. Enjoy!

Notes

I prefer to make this with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but chicken thighs work too. Or use any leftover or pre-cooked chicken, including shredded chicken, canned chicken, or a rotisserie chicken. Store chicken burrito bowls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It’s best to store ingredients separately and assemble fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken Burrito Bowls, Easy Dinner, healthy recipe, Mexican Food, quick meal
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