Print

Quick Flavor-Packed Chicken Burrito Bowls

quick flavor-packed chicken burrito bowls - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick, tasty, and colorful chicken burrito bowl recipe ready in just 30 minutes, packed with smoky spices, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced or diced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
  • Salsa or pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or chicken broth and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add rice, stir once, cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes without lifting the lid. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  2. While rice cooks, toss chicken pieces in a bowl with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix well to coat evenly.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer without overcrowding. Let sear for 2-3 minutes to develop a crust, then stir and cook for another 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink.
  4. Prepare toppings by dicing bell pepper, slicing avocado, rinsing and draining black beans and corn, and chopping cilantro.
  5. Assemble bowls by placing a base of rice, topping with cooked chicken, then scattering black beans, corn, diced red pepper, avocado slices, and cilantro. Add sour cream or Greek yogurt and salsa or pico de gallo if desired.
  6. Optionally, squeeze fresh lime juice over the assembled bowls for extra brightness before serving.

Notes

Rinse rice to prevent gumminess. Pat chicken dry before marinating for better browning. Cook chicken in batches to avoid steaming. Toast spices briefly in pan before adding chicken for extra flavor. Add avocado last and toss with lime juice to prevent browning. Store components separately to keep freshness when meal prepping.

Nutrition

Keywords: chicken burrito bowl, quick dinner, easy meal, Mexican, healthy, gluten-free, weeknight dinner, spicy chicken, rice bowl

Find it online: https://sunnysavory.com/quick-flavor-packed-chicken-burrito-bowls-recipe-easy-homemade-meal-in-30-minutes/