Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Craving a delicious, healthy dinner? This easy healthy chicken burrito bowl is packed with protein and fiber, ready in just 20 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the balance of flavors and textures for a better-than-takeout experience. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Fresh Watermelon Feta Arugula Salad and Juicy Baked Chicken Breast Meal Prep.
Why This Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Packed with protein and fiber for a satisfying meal
- Ready in just 20 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner
- Customize with your favorite toppings and make-ahead options
What You'll Need for Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: Sliced jalapeños
- Optional: Diced tomatoes
- Optional: Shredded cheese
- Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional: Fresh cilantro
📝 Ingredient Notes
- chicken breasts: You can also use chicken thighs or shredded rotisserie chicken.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Instant Pot — Cooks rice and chicken simultaneously for a faster dinner. → See on Amazon
- Stainless steel mixing bowls — Durable and versatile for mixing ingredients and serving. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
- Cook chicken: Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- Cook rice: While chicken is cooking, prepare brown rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Cook beans and corn: In the same skillet used for chicken, add black beans and corn. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Assemble burrito bowls: Divide cooked rice, sliced chicken, black beans, and corn among bowls. Top with sliced avocado and your choice of optional toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
- Time-saving tip: Cook chicken and rice simultaneously in the Instant Pot for a faster dinner.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It will become dry. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F.
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare individual components ahead of time and store separately in the fridge. Assemble bowls just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store individual components in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare individual components ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
Freezing Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Not recommended for this dish.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the skillet with beans and corn.
- Best substitution: Use shredded rotisserie chicken for a time-saving alternative.
- Make-ahead: Prepare individual components ahead of time and store separately in the fridge. Assemble bowls just before serving.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple this recipe to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If rice is still hard after cooking time, add more water and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
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Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 ripe avocado
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Optional Toppings
- Sliced jalapeños
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook chicken: Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- Cook rice: While chicken is cooking, prepare brown rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Cook beans and corn: In the same skillet used for chicken, add black beans and corn. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Assemble burrito bowls: Divide cooked rice, sliced chicken, black beans, and corn among bowls. Top with sliced avocado and your choice of optional toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the skillet with beans and corn.
- Best substitution: Use shredded rotisserie chicken for a time-saving alternative.
- Make-ahead: Prepare individual components ahead of time and store separately in the fridge. Assemble bowls just before serving.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple this recipe to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If rice is still hard after cooking time, add more water and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Storage
- Fridge: Store individual components in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for this dish.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare individual components ahead of time. Assemble just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 2g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe FAQs
Yes, prepare individual components ahead of time and store separately in the fridge. Assemble bowls just before serving.
Overcooking is the most common reason for dry chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F.
While you can freeze individual components, the texture of the rice and beans may change upon thawing.
Yes, cook chicken breasts in the air fryer at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Try pinto beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas as a substitute.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
