Description
A fresh and satisfying chicken burrito bowl loaded with seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, beans, corn, and vibrant homemade salsa. Perfect for a balanced, flavorful meal that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
1½ lb chicken breasts
4 cups white rice
15 oz seasoned black beans
15.25 oz kernel yellow corn
1 avocado
2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
½ cup white onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp jalapeno, minced
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the white rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, half of the salt, and black pepper.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and cook chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until fully cooked to 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Drain and rinse black beans and corn if needed, then warm until heated through.
- In a bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, remaining olive oil, and salt to make fresh salsa.
- Slice or dice the avocado just before serving.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, chicken, beans, corn, salsa, and avocado. Serve immediately.
Notes
Swap white rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
Use shrimp or beef instead of chicken for variation.
Add sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
Store components separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat rice, chicken, beans, and corn before assembling; add fresh toppings after reheating.
Freeze chicken, rice, and beans separately; avoid freezing avocado and salsa.
Substitute black beans with pinto beans or chickpeas if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
