Description
Savor Mexican-inspired magic with this hassle-free one-pan chicken burrito bowl that brings zesty flavors and quick comfort to weeknight dinners. Packed with tender chicken, seasoned rice, and fresh toppings, you’ll enjoy a complete meal without extra dishes to clean.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Base and Vegetables:
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 1.5 cups water or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado slices
- Grated cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by cutting into uniform cubes and infusing with aromatic spices including cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Finely chop onion and bell pepper into consistent small pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Thoroughly rinse and drain black beans to remove excess liquid.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface at approximately 375°F.
- Introduce seasoned chicken to the hot pan, stirring intermittently to achieve golden-brown exterior and complete internal cooking, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onion and bell pepper into the skillet with cooked chicken, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become tender and slightly translucent.
- Blend rice, black beans, and corn into the vegetable-chicken mixture, ensuring thorough integration of ingredients.
- Pour water or chicken broth into the skillet, bringing the contents to a rapid boil before reducing heat to low.
- Cover skillet and allow mixture to simmer for 15-20 minutes, enabling rice to absorb liquid and reach perfect tenderness.
- Gently fluff rice with a fork to separate grains and create light texture.
- Enhance flavor profile by squeezing fresh lime juice across the dish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and optional toppings like creamy avocado, melted cheese, tangy sour cream, or spicy jalapeños.
Notes
- Opt for long-grain white rice or brown rice for different textures and nutritional profiles.
- Swap chicken with tofu or plant-based protein for a vegetarian version that maintains the same delicious flavor profile.
- Use pre-cooked rice to reduce overall cooking time and simplify the preparation process.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding additional seasonings like smoked paprika or cayenne for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg