These 30 minute chicken burrito bowls are made with rice, cooked chicken, corn, black beans, and more! These DIY build-your-own bowls meals are always a hit with the whole family. Easy, healthy, and fast!
1poundboneless, skinless chicken breast cut into thin bite-size strips
1tablespoontaco seasoning mix
Nonstick cooking spray
1fresh poblano chile peppercut into thin strips
2cupsfrozen whole kernel cornthawed
1cupcanned black beansrinsed and drained (15 ounce can)
1lime
1medium avocadohalved, pitted, and peeled
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
5cupsshredded romaine lettuce
1cuprefrigerated pico de gallo
¼cupshredded Mexican-style four-cheese blend
Lime wedges and fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine water, rice, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift lid. Remove from head and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
While rice is cooking, toss together chicken, 2 teaspoons of the taco seasoning, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt. Coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken and poblano pepper for 4 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add corn and beans. Cook until heated, for about 2 minutes.
Remove ½ teaspoon zest and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice from lime. In a bowl, mash together avocado and lime zest. In another bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning.
Divide lettuce into bowls, add rice then chicken mixture. Top with avocado mixture, pico de gallo, and cheese. Drizzle with lime juice and oil mixture. Serve with cilantro.
Notes
This works great with boneless skinless chicken thighs too.
My kids love this recipe with some ranch on the top and it's like a ricey salad.
If you can't find a poblano pepper, just use a green or colored bell pepper.
For a healthier twist, try brown rice or cauliflower rice instead of white rice.
Double the batch of chicken and toppings to have leftovers for meal prepping throughout the week.