Description
Indulge in a delightful Chicken Burrito Bowl that brings together tender, flavorful chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty toppings for an irresistible meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Its customizable nature allows you to adapt the ingredients to suit your family’s preferences—whether you want to swap chicken for turkey or add extra beans. Each bowl is not only satisfying but also packed with lean protein and essential nutrients. Topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, this chicken burrito bowl delivers a fiesta of flavors while providing endless possibilities for variation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup salsa
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Dice bell peppers and slice avocados.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook each side for about six minutes until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté bell peppers in the same skillet for three minutes until softened.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice as the base followed by sliced chicken and sautéed peppers.
- Top with salsa, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and any additional toppings desired.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg