High Protein Chicken Burrito Bowl
A nutritious and delicious burrito bowl filled with chicken, vibrant veggies, and zesty seasonings, perfect for meal prepping and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced Use fresh or thawed chicken.
- 1 cup cooked brown rice Can use white rice if preferred.
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Canned or pre-cooked black beans.
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped Any color bell pepper works.
- 1 small onion, diced Red or white onions can be used.
- 1 cup corn kernels Frozen or fresh corn can be used.
- 1 tsp cumin For a warm, earthy flavor.
- 1 tsp chili powder Adjust for spiciness preference.
- to taste Salt and pepper Season according to preference.
- 1 cup salsa Choose your preferred salsa variety.
- 1 medium avocado, sliced Adds creaminess to the bowl.
- Fresh cilantro for garnish Chopped cilantro enhances flavor.
- 2 wedge lime For serving, adds freshness.
Instructions
Cooking
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté the diced chicken for about 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Toss in the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté until they soften, roughly 3-5 minutes. Add the corn kernels, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans and cooked brown rice. Allow everything to heat through, combining the flavors for about 2-3 more minutes.
- Once everything is cooked, divide the mixture among bowls. Top each with salsa, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- Add a wedge of lime for an extra zesty kick—squeezing it over each bowl just before eating!
Notes
Season liberally with spices and consider swapping proteins for variety. Meal prep by cooking chicken and grains ahead of time. Serve as a burrito or salad for alternative meals.