Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and zesty toppings that everyone will enjoy. The beauty of the burrito bowl lies in its customization; layer it to match your taste preferences with a variety of fresh ingredients like creamy avocado, zesty lime, or hearty black beans. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 35 minutes from start to finish—but it’s also packed with nutritious components, making it a family-friendly meal that’s satisfying and health-conscious. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or serving a cozy dinner at home, this chicken burrito bowl promises both flavor and fun!
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Taco seasoning
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Black beans
- Fresh bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Sweet corn
- Lime juice
- Optional toppings: avocado, cheese
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with taco seasoning and cook for 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest before slicing.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice as the base, followed by sliced chicken, black beans, corn, and diced bell peppers.
- Drizzle lime juice over each bowl and add optional toppings like avocado or cheese.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg