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Chicken Burrito Bowl

This Chicken Burrito Bowl is a fresh, filling meal made with seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cheese, avocado, and your favorite toppings. It is easy to customize, great for meal prep, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice for rice
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned, frozen, or charred
  • 1 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 avocado sliced or diced
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt optional
  • 2 green onions sliced, optional
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, coat the chicken with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice or chop it.
  5. Stir chopped cilantro and lime juice into the cooked rice.
  6. Warm the black beans and corn if desired.
  7. Divide the rice between bowls.
  8. Top with chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, lettuce, cheese, avocado, and sour cream if using.
  9. Garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Notes

    • Use chicken thighs for the juiciest result.
    • Keep salsa, sour cream, avocado, and lettuce separate for meal prep.
    • Char the corn in a dry skillet for extra flavor.
    • Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
    • Rotisserie chicken can be used for a faster shortcut.