Chicken Burrito Bowl
A vibrant, flavorful Chicken Burrito Bowl featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, sweet corn, and hearty beans, perfect for sharing and celebrating togetherness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Rice (white or brown)
- 1 can Black Beans (rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn
- 1–2 Bell Peppers (diced)
- 1 Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- Spices (paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt)
- Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 Lime (juiced)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes, pat dry, and season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
- Cook the Rice: In a pot, combine rice and double the water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Push vegetables to the side, add chicken to skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink.
- Mix in the Beans and Corn: Stir in black beans and corn, cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze in lime juice and stir to combine.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Layer rice at the bottom, top with chicken, beans, and corn mixture.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to personalize your bowl with toppings like salsa, jalapeños, or extra lime for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Burrito Bowl, Mexican Recipe, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Family Meal