Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Burrito Bowls, a dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with colorful veggies and fluffy rice. Topped with zesty lime juice and your favorite toppings, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Experience the comfort of a warm hug in every bite as you create lasting memories around the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salsa or pico de gallo for topping
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions, bell peppers, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Add chicken breasts seasoned with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Set aside the chicken and sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with black beans and lime juice. Heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice and top with avocado and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg