Description
A hearty and customizable Chicken Burrito Bowl with Guac & Lime that combines seasoned chicken, rice, beans, and fresh toppings for a flavorful and easy meal. Perfect for weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and warmed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 large ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 lime (plus wedges for serving)
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly seared. Set aside.
- While chicken cooks, warm rice and black beans separately.
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice and a pinch of salt to make guacamole.
- Assemble bowls: divide rice among bowls, top with black beans, corn, chicken, diced tomato, a scoop of guacamole, and sour cream.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes