Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Chicken Burrito Bowl, a quick and healthy meal that brings together tender chicken, fresh veggies, and wholesome grains. In just 30 minutes, you can create a customizable dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Each colorful bowl is packed with nutrition and bursting with taste, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a satisfying, balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup sliced fresh bell peppers (red and yellow)
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash vegetables thoroughly. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook seasoned chicken until browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Remove chicken; add sliced bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until tender-crisp (about 4-5 minutes).
- Layer cooked rice or quinoa in bowls; top with sautéed vegetables and cooked chicken.
- Finish with a drizzle of sour cream or Greek yogurt and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg