Description
Quick and easy one-pot chicken burrito bowls bring Mexican-inspired flavors to dinner tables with minimal cleanup. Home cooks can enjoy zesty rice, tender chicken, and colorful toppings in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Starch and Vegetables:
- 1 cup extra-long grain rice, uncooked
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- Fresh diced tomatoes for garnish
- Diced green onions for garnish
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 fresh lime
Dairy and Garnishes:
- 1 cup colby jack, monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- Sour cream for serving
- Guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing onions until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, then introduce to the skillet. Cook at medium-high temperature, stirring occasionally, until the meat develops a golden-brown exterior.
- Relocate chicken to one side of the pan, creating space to toast rice. Drizzle additional olive oil and stir rice, allowing grains to transform into a light golden hue.
- Consolidate black beans, diced tomatoes, broth, and aromatic seasonings into the skillet. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, ensuring rice reaches perfect tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning to personal preference, squeeze fresh lime juice across the dish, and distribute cheese evenly. Cover briefly to allow cheese to melt and become creamy.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with vibrant diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, dollops of sour cream, and creamy guacamole. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize Spice Levels Adjust the chili powder and cumin to match your heat preference, adding more for a bolder kick or reducing for milder tastes.
- Protein Swap Easily substitute chicken with ground beef, turkey, or plant-based alternatives like tofu or black bean crumbles for dietary variety.
- Rice Alternatives Try quinoa or cauliflower rice for lower-carb options that maintain the dish’s delicious Mexican-inspired flavor profile.
- Meal Prep Friendly This one-pot wonder stores excellently in refrigerator for 3-4 days, making it perfect for quick lunches or dinner leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg