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Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

These chicken burrito bowls are a fun family dinner that can be made using a lot of leftovers, and parts of the recipe can be made ahead of time.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 878 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Cilantro lime rice
  • 1 1/2 cups dried long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro
  • 1 medium lime juiced and zested
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp Avocado or Vegetable Oil
Spiced crema
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp seasoning rub (from the chicken)
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp water optional
Bowls
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed well
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack or colby jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro

Instructions

Make the rice
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  1. Prepare rice, according to package directions.
  2. Combine cooked rice with cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice, and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
Cook the chicken
  1. Combine all spices in a small bowl, and set aside 1 tsp of this mixture for the crema.
  2. Heat a skillet over MED/MED HIGH heat (you can also use a grill). Rub the seasoning blend into the chicken breasts.
  3. Once the skillet is hot, add the oil, then the seasoned chicken. Cook for about 4-6 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden brown.
  4. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Make crema
  1. To a small bowl, add the sour cream, lime juice, and the reserved 1 tsp of the seasoning blend. Whisk or stir well to combine.
  2. If you want a thinner consistency, add some water, a little at a time, until it's as thin as you'd like.
Assemble the bowls
  1. Slice or dice up the cooked chicken.
  2. To each bowl, add about 1 cup of lettuce. Top with some of the rice, tomatoes, black beans, diced avocado, corn, cheese, and onion.
  3. Top bowls with the sliced or diced chicken, then drizzle liberally with the crema, and sprinkle with minced cilantro.

Notes

  • I've estimated this recipe serves about 4, but feel free to divide it up into as many servings as you'd like.
  • Please feel free to adjust these bowls to your liking, using this recipe as a loose guide. You can change up the protein, types of rice, seasonings, toppings, and even the crema.

Nutrition Information

Calories 878kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 106g (35%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 917mg (38%) Potassium 1633mg (47%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 5192IU (104%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 345mg (35%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 878

% Daily Value*

Calories 878kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 106g 35%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 917mg 38%
Potassium 1633mg 35%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 5192IU 104%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 345mg 35%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.