Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
These easy chicken burrito bowls are not only good for you, but they also taste amazing and can be made in less than 30 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 568kcal
Equipment
- large non-stick skillet with lid
- strainer
Ingredients
Chicken Taco Meat
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded, deveined diced
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ cup taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- ½ lime juiced
Burrito Bowl
Additional Optional Toppings
- ⅓ cup cilantro optional
- ⅓ cup green onions optional
- ½ cup sour cream optional
- ½ cup Mexican or cotija cheese optional
Instructions
Chicken Taco Meat Instructions
- Saute onions and jalapeno in oil on medium in a large non-stick skillet until translucent and tender, about 3-5 minutes.1 tablespoon avocado oil , 1 yellow onion , 1 jalapeno, deseeded, deveined
- Add chicken and taco seasoning, cook for 8-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.1 lb ground chicken , ¼ cup taco seasoning
- Add diced tomatoes in and ¼ cup water. Stir well. Place the lid on and let simmer for at least 5 minutes. If meat sticks to the bottom of the pan, add more water.1 can diced tomatoes
- Finish with a sprits of lime juice! About a teaspoon of lime juice or the juice of half of a lime.
Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Add 1 cup of romaine lettuce to a bowl. Top each with ¼ chicken taco meat, ¼ cup beans, ¼ cup brown rice, ¼ cup pico de gallo, ¼ cup salsa, and 2-3 tablespoon guacamole. Add optional topping as desired. Dig in! *See note for meal prep and freezer instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 2408mg | Potassium: 1540mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 6265IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 6mg