Description
This One Pan Chicken Burrito Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender, seasoned chicken, colorful veggies, and hearty grains all cooked in one skillet, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also offers endless customization options. Top it with your favorite ingredients like creamy avocado, shredded cheese, or zesty sour cream for a personalized touch. This versatile recipe is ideal for meal prep, providing flavorful leftovers that can be enjoyed throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper (red or green)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken and season with salt, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Stir in rice, black beans, and corn; mix well.
- Pour in water (or broth), bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Fluff with a fork, squeeze lime juice over top, garnish with cilantro, and add desired toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg