4.4 from 24 votes
Burrito Bowl
Burrito bowls made with seasoned chicken, rice, beans, corn, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and MORE toppings! This burrito bowl recipe is perfect for meal prep and a great meal for parties. They are always a crowd pleaser!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
810 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken or cooked cubed chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 3 cups rice white, cilantro lime, Mexican, brown or cauliflower rice, cooked
- 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce or your favorite greens, chopped
- 15 oz black beans rinsed, drained and warmed, or pinto beans
- 1 cup sweet corn warmed (can use fresh sweet corn, frozen
- 1 cup grape tomato halved
- 1 cup cheese Mexican blend, Monterey Jack or cheddar, shredded
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- guacamole or avocado slices
- Pico de Gallo or salsa
- red onion pickled
- sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, for drizzling
- lime for serving, wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Stir until chicken is evenly coated in the spice mixture. If necessary, add 1 tablespoon of water to help distribute everything evenly. Cook just until chicken is warm. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary, remove from heat.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the rice, chicken, lettuce, beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro between 4 bowls. Top with guacamole (or avocado), Pico de Gallo (or salsa), pickled red onions, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), or your favorite toppings.
- Drizzle with creamy cilantro lime dressing, if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
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Notes
- These bowls are very customizable. For the rice, you can use white rice, brown rice, cilantro lime rice, Mexican rice, or cauliflower rice. You can also use cooked quinoa or farro. If you need the bowls to be vegetarian, leave out the chicken and add extra veggies.
Nutrition Information
Calories
810kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
143g
(48%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
321mg
(13%)
Potassium
973mg
(21%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2208IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 810
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 810kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 143g | 48% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 973mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2208IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.