Chicken Burrito Bowl
A comforting chicken burrito bowl filled with vibrant veggies and creamy avocado, perfect for customizable meals around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Cholesterol-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- Lettuce, chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy and tender.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Grill or sauté the chicken until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Layer the ingredients in a large bowl: start with rice, then add black beans, corn, sliced chicken, salsa, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and lettuce.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your bowls!
Notes
Customize with additional toppings like jalapeños, or substitute chicken with roasted veggies for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Find it online: https://www.pennykitchenz.com/chicken-burrito-bowl/