Amazing 15-Minute Loaded Chicken Burrito Bowls Secret
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Make delicious, restaurant-quality Loaded Chicken Burrito Bowls at home. This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and lets you customize every layer.
- Author: Elias Rodger
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the seasoned chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Remove chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes, then shred or dice it.
- In the same skillet, warm the black beans and corn for 2 minutes.
- Divide the cooked rice among your serving bowls.
- Top the rice with the warm chicken, bean, and corn mixture.
- Add your desired toppings: salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For meal prep, assemble all ingredients except the sour cream and avocado. Add those just before eating.
- You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Feel free to add lime juice to the rice for extra brightness.
- Add chopped bell peppers or onions to the skillet when warming the beans for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 550
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 600mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
- Fiber: Approx. 10g
- Protein: Approx. 45g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 130mg