Description
Savor the delightful flavors of this chicken burrito bowl, featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, and fresh toppings. A perfect meal for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
For the Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
For Toppings:
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh lime juice to taste
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- 1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, and cumin. Rub this mixture over the chicken breasts.
- 2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each side of the chicken for about six minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from heat and let rest.
For the Base:
- 3. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Assembling the Bowl:
- 4. Slice rested chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 5. In each serving bowl, layer cooked rice first, followed by black beans and sliced chicken.
For Toppings:
- 6. Top each bowl with diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- 7. Drizzle fresh lime juice over each bowl before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg