Description
These One-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls are a flavorful and easy Tex-Mex dinner option that the whole family will love. Packed with tender chicken, rice, beans, and spices, this dish is topped with melted cheese and your favorite garnishes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Burrito Bowls:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Fresh cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream, and lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top, and cover for 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Fluff with a fork and serve with your favorite toppings like cilantro, avocado, sour cream, or a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice (increase liquid and cooking time), or use pre-cooked shredded chicken to speed things up.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well for lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
