Description
This high protein chicken burrito bowl is perfect for meal prep with juicy chicken, rice, beans, and fresh toppings for an easy healthy lunch. It offers big flavor for busy weeks.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned corn drained
- 1 medium tomato finely chopped
- ½ small yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large avocado sliced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes until tender.
- Remove rice from heat and keep covered.
- While the rice cooks, add the chicken to a large bowl with olive oil, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Cook chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, mix tomato, onion, lime juice, vinegar, cilantro, and salt until well combined.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
- Divide rice evenly among four bowls.
- Top each bowl with romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, and cooked chicken.
- Spoon fresh salsa over each bowl and finish with avocado slices, Greek yogurt, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve warm or portion into containers for meal prep.
Notes
- Store components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired