Ingredients
– 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (or your choice of protein)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– ½ teaspoon cumin
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
– 1 avocado, sliced or mashed for guacamole
– 1 cup chopped lettuce (green leaf or romaine)
– ½ cup salsa (store-bought or homemade)
– ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso)
– Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for topping (optional)
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your amazing Burrito Bowl:
1. Prepare the Protein: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
3. Prepare the Rice: If you haven’t done so already, cook your choice of rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
4. Warm the Beans and Corn: In a separate pot, heat the black beans and corn over medium heat for about 5 minutes until warmed and fragrant.
5. Prep the Toppings: While the chicken, rice, beans, and corn are cooking, chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, slice the avocado, and gather any other desired toppings.
6. Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of cooked rice in a large bowl. Top with a generous scoop of black beans, corn, cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, and lettuce.
7. Add Cheese and Avocado: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and add slices or spoonfuls of avocado/guacamole for creaminess.
8. Finish with Salsa and Sour Cream: Drizzle salsa over the bowl and add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
9. Serve with Lime Wedges: Half a lime to squeeze over the bowls just before eating for an added zesty kick.
Each step offers an opportunity to explore your culinary creativity while producing a vibrant and enticing dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 40g