Description
Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the fiesta to your dinner table. Featuring tender, seasoned chicken paired with fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and a zesty kick from lime juice, this recipe is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these bowls promise to impress everyone with their colorful presentation and delicious taste. Whether enjoyed as a quick lunch or a hearty dinner, Chicken Burrito Bowls are versatile and customizable to fit your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Optional: Salsa or pico de gallo for topping
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping veggies and mincing garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Add chopped bell peppers and onions when chicken is nearly cooked; sauté until softened.
- Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the mixture; stir to combine.
- Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base; layer with sliced chicken, sautéed veggies, black beans, avocado slices, cilantro, lime juice, and salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg