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Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl

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Skip the takeout and make your own Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl at home! It's loaded with juicy chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzled with a soy sauce marinade and ready in no time, this meal is sure to become a family favorite! #buritto #burittobowl #burritobowlrecipe #chicken #chickenburritobowl #chickenrecipe #dinner #easydinner

Skip the takeout and make your own Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl at home! It’s loaded with juicy chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzled with a soy sauce marinade and ready in no time, this meal is sure to become a family favorite!

homemade chicken burrito bowl topped with diced avocado, corn, salsa, and beans

Let’s talk about chicken today, shall we? It’s the meat that I cook the most in my kitchen, yet order at a restaurant the least. It’s flavorful, yet boring to me. And I think it’s safe to say that I have a love/hate relationship with it.

Chicken in soup? Sign me up! Shredded chicken for sandwiches? You betcha. Chicken in a cozy casserole or as a fried strip or nugget? It was made for me. But, chicken breasts, chicken cutlets, or anything else of the kind…it’s too plain and boring for me.

Whenever the hubster suggests chicken for dinner, I silently, or really not-so-silently, groan and try to think of new ways to spice it up. Remember when I said that I don’t order chicken out? That’s true…I really don’t. Unless it’s smothered in cheese, a zesty sauce, or topped with lots of mushrooms.

So, in order for me to make it at home, it’s gotta be really good. Enter: this homemade burrito bowl recipe! 

Skip the takeout and make your own healthy chicken burrito bowl at home! It’s loaded with juicy chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzled with a soy sauce marinade and ready in no time, this meal is sure to become a family favorite!

And you know me, I’m all about the easy meals! 

The name pretty much says it all, friends. This burrito bowl is easy to make and perfect to customize depending on your tastes. It will also save you the time and effort of waiting in that drive-thru line or waiting for takeout. This chicken burrito bowl recipe is fast, fresh, and flavorful.

Skip the takeout and make your own Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl at home! It's loaded with juicy chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzled with a soy sauce marinade and ready in no time, this meal is sure to become a family favorite!

Chicken Burrito Bowl Ingredients

This healthy chicken burrito bowl recipe is fairly flexible and can be switched up to suit whatever is in your fridge. Here’s what I used to make my homemade chicken burrito bowls: 

  • Chicken breasts
  • Soy sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Cooked rice
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime juice
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Canned black beans
  • Fresh or frozen corn
  • Roma tomatoes
  • Avocado
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream

Skip the takeout and make your own Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl at home! It's loaded with juicy chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzled with a soy sauce marinade and ready in no time, this meal is sure to become a family favorite!

How to Make Chicken Burrito Bowls

Did I mention how simple this Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl is to make? If you’re looking for the next meal-time winner, this Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl is sure to steal the spotlight. Grab those ingredients and get cookin’ today!

  1. Marinate two chicken breasts in soy sauce for about a half hour before cooking it.
  2. Once the rice is cooked, toss it with some freshly chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  3. Layer on the sliced chicken, and then add the toppings. I used a combination of black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, and a sprinkling of cheese. Easy peasy and oh-so good!

Can I Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls? 

Very easily! Simply cook the chicken and rice ahead of time, and prep the veggies in advance. Store everything in separate containers, then assemble homemade burrito bowls throughout the week.

Alternately, you can assemble the chicken burrito bowls using individual Tupperware containers and reheat them in the microwave for extra quick lunches. 

chicken burrito bowl topped with various garnishes

Tips for Making Chicken Burrito Bowls

As I mentioned before, this chicken burrito bowl recipe is very flexible. I used chicken breasts, but I bet you could use ground chicken or turkey as well. 

Instead of the soy sauce marinade, try using your favorite taco seasoning. 

Likewise, change up the burrito bowl toppings to suit your preferences and to use up any veggies in your pantry that are about to go bad.

Looking for more Mexican chicken recipes? I’ve got you covered!

  • BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
  • Baked Chicken Tacos
  • 30-Minute Baked Chicken Ranch Taquitos
  • One-Pan Chicken Enchilada Bake
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Skip the takeout and make your own Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl at home! It's loaded with juicy chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzled with a soy sauce marinade and ready in no time, this meal is sure to become a family favorite!
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Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl

Skip the takeout and make your own Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl at home! It's loaded with juicy chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzled with a soy sauce marinade and ready in no time, this meal is sure to become a family favorite!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword burrito bowl recipe, chicken recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 644kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts , pounded thin
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 2 cups cooked brown or white rice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of one lime

Garnishes

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) black beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn , warmed
  • 2 roma tomatoes , diced
  • 1 avocado , diced
  • Salsa and/or sour cream , if desired

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in a large ziploc bag, add soy sauce, and seal bag. Gently shake bag to ensure chicken is covered with sauce. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  • To cook chicken, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Cover skillet and cook for 7-8 more minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice chicken and set aside.
  • To make cilantro lime rice, add cooked rice to a medium bowl. Add cilantro and lime juice and toss to coat. Divide rice among two bowls.
  • Top each bowl with chicken slices, shredded cheese, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 2mg
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By Gayle | October 19, 2017

Comments

  1. Blair says

    October 19, 2017 at 5:53 am

    Sounds great! I love meals like this that include a variety of flavors, textures, and colors. Keeps the mouth happy!

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    • Gayle says

      October 19, 2017 at 6:03 am

      Agreed! Thanks, Blair!

      Reply
  2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    October 19, 2017 at 7:21 am

    I cook chicken at home a lot, but I never order it out either. No offense to the chicken, but it’s just not special enough to warrant the price tag at a restaurant. 😉 These easy burrito bowls are total weeknight winning, Gayle!! Absolutely NOTHING boring about these bowls!! Pinning to try! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      October 19, 2017 at 7:56 am

      Haha I totally agree! 🙂 Thanks, Cheyanne!

      Reply
  3. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    October 19, 2017 at 8:08 am

    This is SUCH a fun and flavorful way to spice up chicken dinner night! I’ll never say no to a gorgeous loaded burrito bowl!!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:34 am

      Me either! Thanks, Sarah!

      Reply
  4. mira says

    October 19, 2017 at 8:59 am

    What a beautiful and delicious bowl! Love it! Th PF Chang’s sauces are so good! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      October 19, 2017 at 9:35 am

      Thanks, friend! Those sauces are my favorite!

      Reply
  5. marcie says

    October 19, 2017 at 11:45 am

    I love burrito bowls so much and these are packed with so many things I love! Those PF Chang sauces sound incredible and I really need to try them!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      October 19, 2017 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks, Marcie!

      Reply
  6. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    October 19, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    I’m with you – I tend to never order it out either. It’s got to be really good for me to get it at a restaurant!! ANYWAY. These burrito bowls sound delicious!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      October 19, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks, Ashley!

      Reply
  7. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    October 19, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    A burrito bowl is what I order most often when we get Mexican, out – so having a recipe for home is exciting! My son will definitely love this! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      October 19, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Same here, Annie! Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    October 22, 2017 at 3:49 am

    This bowl contains some of my all-time favorite ingredients and I am truly inclined to try it! Excellent recipe, Gayle!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      October 22, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks for the burrito bowl love, Agness!

      Reply

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