Description
Healthy and customizable chicken burrito bowls packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (use various colors for a vibrant look)
- 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Sliced avocado
- Low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Shredded low-fat cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Layer in serving bowls the cooked brown rice or quinoa at the bottom. Top with the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the top, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add your favorite toppings like sliced avocado, low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa, shredded lettuce, and cheese.
Notes
To store, keep the components in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat the chicken and rice mixture when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg