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Last Updated: Mar 8, 2023 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Chicken Burrito Bowl

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This chicken burrito bowl is a delicious Tex-Mex meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or any day of the week! It's packed with perfectly seasoned chicken, cilantro lime rice, diced avocado, fresh mango salsa, corn, black beans, and cheese! It's easily customizable, so if you're looking for a tasty meal that will please everyone in the family, a chicken burrito bowl is just the thing!

Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Whether you're looking for an easy lunch or dinner option, a chicken burrito bowl will definitely satisfy your craving. They are easy to make and can easily be customized to suit everyone's tastes.

The base of the bowl is made up of cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, and succulent taco-seasoned chicken; then I like to add mango salsa, avocado slices, sour cream, and cheese to make it even more delicious! It is a great way to get the whole family together for a tasty meal everyone loves!

Best chicken burrito bowl recipe with cilantro lime rice, beans, sweet corn, diced avocado, mango salsa, and more.
This incredible chicken burrito bowl has so many great flavors that it's sure to be a winning meal!
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  • 🥘 Chicken Burrito Bowl Ingredients
  • 🔪 How To Make A Chicken Burrito Bowl
  • 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
  • 🥡 Storing
  • ❓ Recipe FAQs
  • 🐔 More Chicken Recipes
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If you enjoy this chicken burrito bowl, try switching up the protein! I have recipes for steak burrito bowls and shrimp burrito bowls that you're sure to love!

🥘 Chicken Burrito Bowl Ingredients

The great thing about burrito bowls is that they are easy to customize. I love the combination of flavors from these toppings, but you can easily swap the cheese, salsa, rice, or beans for your favorite types.

  • Chicken Breast - 1 pound of chicken breast sliced into strips.
  • Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (divided into two 1-tablespoon portions).
  • Taco Seasoning - 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning mix (or fajita seasoning).
  • Cilantro Lime Rice - 4 cups of cilantro lime rice. Check out my recipe, or you can always use your preferred type of rice.
  • Black Beans - 3 cups of black beans. If using canned, be sure to drain them.
  • Corn - 3 cups corn (fresh, thawed, or canned).
  • Cheese -1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend, or your preferred cheese.
  • Mango Salsa - ½ cup of mango salsa (or your favorite salsa/pico de Gallo).
  • Avocado - 1 large avocado (diced).
  • Sour Cream - ¼ cup of sour cream (for serving).
  • Cilantro - ¼ cup of chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make A Chicken Burrito Bowl

Once you cook the chicken, all you have to do is build your bowl and dig in! To get started, you will need measuring utensils, a mixing bowl, a skillet, and some kitchen tongs.

This recipe makes 4 hearty burrito bowls!

Process image 1 showing rice in a bowl after adding lime juice.
Process image 2 showing added chopped cilantro.
Process image 3 showing mixed chopped cilantro and rice.
Chicken burrito bowl process photo 1 heat a skillet with oil, add chicken and seasoning.
Chicken burrito bowl process photo 2 cook the chicken strips until no longer pink.
  1. Season. Add 1 pound of chicken breast strips to a mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat. Then, season them generously with 1 tablespoon of taco or fajita seasoning and toss once more until the meat is well coated.
  2. Cook the chicken. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken strips and cook until no pink remains, flipping strips as needed. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the bowls. Divide the 4 cups of cilantro lime rice evenly into 4 separate bowls. Top each bowl with an equal portion of 3 cups of black beans, 3 cups of corn, 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese, 1 diced avocado, ½ cup of mango salsa, and ¼ cup of sour cream.
  4. Garnish and serve. Garnish each bowl with ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

These chicken burrito bowls are a full meal, so you don't need any sides. They're also an exceptionally tasty meal for meal prepping for the week!

Occasionally, I'll whip up some fresh flour tortillas for serving when everyone is extra hungry. Enjoy!

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Burrito bowls are easily customizable! Add your favorite burrito mix-ins like queso fresco, shredded iceberg lettuce, salsa roja, salsa verde,  sauteed onions, pico de Gallo, or your favorite hot sauce!
  • I like to use fresh mango salsa in my burrito bowls, but you can use any variety of salsa or try my fresh pineapple salsa!
  • In place of fajita seasoning or taco seasoning, you could also marinate your chicken in fajita chicken marinade, cilantro lime chicken marinade, or chipotle chicken marinade!
Best easy chicken burrito bowl recipe to assemble with tasty toppings like corn, black beans, salsa, diced tomatoes and avocados on top of a bed of lettuce and cilantro lime rice.

🥡 Storing

To keep everything fresh, I recommend storing each of the individual components of your burrito bowl in the fridge separately. When you're ready, assemble your burrito bowl and enjoy!

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❓ Recipe FAQs

What Is In A Chicken Burrito Bowl?

It depends on who you ask! At its base, a chicken burrito bowl will typically consist of white rice, seasoned pieces of chicken, and oftentimes, beans. After that, all the toppings and sauces are totally up to you!

What Is A Good Substitute For Rice In A Burrito Bowl?

If you're trying to cut the carbs or just looking for something new, there are a few alternatives to using rice in a burrito bowl. Cauliflower rice is my favorite, but you could also opt for shredded lettuce or mixed greens for more of a 'salad' approach.
Quinoa, pasta, farro, or zucchini noodles are also delicious!

Can I Eat My Burrito Bowl Cold?

You sure can! I prefer to warm the rice, beans, and chicken in the microwave before eating a leftover burrito bowl, but you can enjoy it cold if you're ok with that. It's just like eating a cold burrito!

Tall overhead of the chicken burrito bowl with plenty of tasty toppings that can easily be varied to individual taste.

🐔 More Chicken Recipes

  • Chicken Quesadillas - These cheesy chicken quesadillas are always a hit with kids and adults!
  • Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Homemade chicken tenders that are crispy on the outside and perfectly tender and juicy on the inside.
  • Boneless Chicken Wings - Crispy boneless chicken wings you can toss in your favorite wing sauce!
  • Sous Vide Chicken Breast - Sous vide chicken breasts are some of the most decadently tender and juicy chicken you will ever have!
  • Ritz Chicken Casserole - A creamy, crispy, and cheesy casserole that makes a great family dinner.
  • Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie - Creamy pot pie filling with a biscuit topping in place of pie crust!

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Chicken Burrito Bowl

This chicken burrito bowl is a delicious Tex-Mex meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or any day of the week! It's packed with perfectly seasoned chicken, cilantro lime rice, diced avocado, fresh mango salsa, corn, black beans, and cheese! It's easily customizable, so if you're looking for a tasty meal that will please everyone in the family, a chicken burrito bowl is just the thing!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1367kcal
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cooking 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb chicken breast (sliced into strips)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin, divided)
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (or fajita seasoning)
  • 4 cups cilantro lime rice
  • 3 cups black beans
  • 3 cups corn (fresh, thawed, or canned)
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 large avocado (diced)
  • ½ cup mango salsa (or your preferred salsa/pico de gallo)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (for serving)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped for garnish)

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Instructions
 

  • Add the strips of chicken to a mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat. Then, season them generously with taco or fajita seasoning and toss once more until the meat is well coated.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the strips of chicken and cook until no pink remains, flipping strips as needed. Set aside.
  • Divide the cilantro lime rice evenly into 4 separate bowls. Top each bowl with an equal portion of black beans, corn, Mexican cheese, mango salsa, diced avocado, and sour cream.
  • Garnish each bowl with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Burrito bowls are easily customizable! Try adding your favorite burrito mix-ins like queso fresco, shredded iceberg lettuce, salsa roja, salsa verde,  sauteed onions, pico de Gallo, or your favorite hot sauce!
  • I like to use fresh mango salsa in my burrito bowls, but you can use any variety of salsa, or try my fresh pineapple salsa!
  • In place of fajita seasoning or taco seasoning, you could also marinate your chicken in fajita chicken marinade, cilantro lime chicken marinade, or chipotle chicken marinade!
  • To store: To keep everything fresh, I recommend storing each of the individual components of your burrito bowl in the fridge separately. When you're ready, assemble your burrito bowl and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1367kcal (68%) | Carbohydrates: 211g (70%) | Protein: 61g (122%) | Fat: 32g (49%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 108mg (36%) | Sodium: 585mg (25%) | Potassium: 1717mg (49%) | Fiber: 20g (83%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 975IU (20%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 311mg (31%) | Iron: 6mg (33%)
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Course Chicken Dishes, Entrees, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican, TexMex
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