5.0 from 27 votes
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Tender seasoned chicken, rice, beans and veggies make an easy complete meal!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 506 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced ½-inch, or chicken thighs
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet, about 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 ½ limes divided
- toppings as desired see notes
For the Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Avocado Lime Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ½ medium avocado
- ⅙ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- For the avocado sauce, combine sour cream, juice of half a lime, avocado, and salt in a small blender or mini food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water to reach the desired consistency. Refrigerate for serving.
- Rinse the rice in a mesh strainer until the water runs clear and place it in a medium saucepan. Add the water, bay leaf and salt. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce to low and cover. Let cook 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the chicken, taco seasoning, and ½ tablespoon oil. Squeeze half of a lime over the chicken and toss well to coat.
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no pink remains.
- Remove the lid from the rice, discard the bay leaf, and add cilantro. Squeeze half of a lime over the rice and stir to combine.
- To serve, divide the rice and chicken over four bowls. Add toppings as desired and drizzle with the sauce.
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Notes
- Optional toppings include drained and rinsed black beans, pico de Gallo, guacamole or avocado, diced peppers, shredded lettuce, onions, jalapenos, or olives.
- This can be served over any grain, such as quinoa or brown rice.
- Nutritional information does not include toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
506
(25%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
1109mg
(46%)
Potassium
698mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1330IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506 | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1109mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 698mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1330IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.