Description
One Pan Chicken Burrito Bowl is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, and fresh vegetables—all cooked together in one pan. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Customize it with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado, zesty cheese, or spicy jalapeños to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a casual meal at home, this flavorful burrito bowl brings the essence of Mexican cuisine right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Spices: ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add diced onion and bell pepper; cook until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in rice, black beans, and corn; mix well.
- Pour in 1.5 cups of water (or chicken broth), bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Fluff rice with a fork, add lime juice and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg