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Chicken Burrito Bowl: A Flavorful, Easy-to-Make Weeknight Dinner
Emily

Chicken Burrito Bowl

A vibrant one-dish meal with tender grilled chicken, wholesome brown rice, and a medley of fresh, spiced toppings. This easy weeknight dish balances protein, healthy fats, and fiber for satisfying flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Modern American
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Cooked Brown Rice
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 small Avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups Mixed Greens
  • ½ cup Black Beans
  • ½ cup Grilled or canned Corn
  • ⅓ cup Cherry Tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ½ Red Onion, diced
  • ½ cup Jalapeño, seeds removed if desired

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken breasts in lime juice, 1 tsp chili powder, and ½ tsp cumin for 15 minutes
  2. Grill or pan-sear chicken until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F)
  3. Assemble bowls with ½ cup brown rice as the base
  4. Top with 1 cooked chicken breast, ¼ cup black beans, ¼ cup corn, ⅙ cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ diced red onion, ¼ jalapeño
  5. Add 1 tbsp Greek yogurt and 1 cup mixed greens
  6. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing

Notes

Substitute ground chicken for a quicker cook time
Use white rice or quinoa for a lighter option
Swap Greek yogurt with plain non-dairy yogurt if vegan
Add frozen/thawed cherry tomatoes for convenience
Optional guacamole instead of sliced avocado
Toppings can be customized (e.g., peppers, pico de gallo)