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Chicken Burrito Bowl

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup your favorite salsa
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz. can of corn, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
Rice
  • 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked to package directions
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Garnish
  • wedges of lime
  • sliced green onion

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil add the sliced onions, sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced peppers and minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Remove from skillet, place in a small bowl, and set aside.
  • Over medium-high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet then add chicken. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add the salsa, oregano, cumin, and salt, and stir to combine. Add the black beans, corn, and reserved cooked peppers and onions. Turn heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • While the chicken mixture is simmering, combine the cooked rice and cilantro in a bowl.
  • Turn the heat off, add spinach, and stir to combine.
  • To serve, add the cilantro rice to the bottom of each bowl and top with the chicken mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and a wedge of lime.
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