Chicken Burrito Bowls
Chicken Burrito Bowls are the best make-ahead or easy lunch. Made with cilantro-lime rice, taco seasoned-chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings, there’s so much flavor in every bite!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion sliced
- 1 tbsp oil
For the chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
For the rice:
- 3 cups white rice cooked
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
Additional toppings:
- 1 ½ cups corn
- 1 cup black beans rinsed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Start by making the rice: Add 1 cup of uncooked rice plus 2.5 cups of water to a saucepan, then cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet, then add the bell peppers and onion and sauté until soft, 8-10 minutes.
- While the vegetables are cooking, season the chicken. Place the chicken onto a cutting board then top it with plastic wrap or wax paper and pound it so that both chicken breasts are about ½ inch thick. Then, sprinkle the taco seasoning over top and use your hands to coat the chicken.
- Once the vegetables are done, transfer them to a bowl and cover with a paper towel or lid so they stay warm.
- In that same skillet, add a little more oil, then place the chicken smooth side down and cook for 4 minutes. Then, flip over and place a lid on top of the skillet and cook chicken for 6-8 more minutes depending on the size of the chicken. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let it sit for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Once the rice is done, add the lime juice, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and salt to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- To serve: divide the rice into 4 bowls, then top it with the cooked chicken and vegetables, along with the tomatoes, black beans and corn. Last, add any additional toppings you’d like such as guacamole, sour cream and/or cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 851kcal | Carbohydrates: 143g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 1179mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2555IU | Vitamin C: 147mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
