Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
2502 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing cubed chicken breast seasoned with garlic salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano until cooked through. The spiced chicken provides a savory protein base. Meanwhile, cilantro lime rice prepared separately adds a citrusy, herbaceous component that complements the chicken.
The bowl is assembled by layering the rice with chopped romaine lettuce, drained corn kernels, rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes, and creamy diced avocado. These fresh toppings contribute color, crunch, and varied textures that contrast the warm protein and rice.
A creamy dressing made from ranch dip mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh cilantro, minced garlic, jalapeño, and milk is drizzled on top, adding herbaceous richness with mild heat. This dressing binds the ingredients and enhances flavor complexity.
The Chicken Burrito Bowl is easily portioned into bowls for serving as a filling meal. The combination of protein, vegetables, grains, and dressing offers satisfying flavor and nutrition without complex preparation steps.
Ingredients
Creamy Cilantro Dressing
- 1 packet ranch dip mix
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1-3 tsp jalapeño diced
- 1/2-2/3 cup milk
Chicken
- 4 chicken breast cubed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt with parsley flakes
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 4 cup rice with cilantro and lime
Toppings
- 3 cup romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn drained, whole kernel
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained, rinsed
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 1 avocado halved, pitted, peeled, diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro for garnish, fresh, chopped leaves
Instructions
- Add ¼ cup oil to a skillet and cook chicken on medium heat. Sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper, cumin and oregano while cooking. Cook until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble bowls by dividing the rice mixture (about 1 cup per bowl) with lettuce, corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro.
- Drizzle with cilantro ranch dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2502 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 2502kcal | 125% |
| Carbohydrates | 330g | 110% |
| Protein | 99g | 198% |
| Fat | 85g | 131% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35g | 206% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 3535mg | 147% |
| Potassium | 3246mg | 69% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4097IU | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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