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A colorful burrito bowl with chicken, avocado, red onion, tomatoes, black beans, and corn.

Burrito Bowl Recipe

Lori Mauer
Create your own Burrito Bowl recipe! Load up fresh cilantro lime rice, seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and vibrant toppings for a hearty meal.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 572 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and diced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
    Pouring water into a saucepan with long-grain white rice for a Burrito Bowl Recipe.
  • Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in olive oil and chopped cilantro.
    Stirring chopped cilantro into cooked white rice for the Burrito Bowl Recipe.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the black beans, corn, and a pinch of salt, then heat them together in a microwave or on the stovetop until warm.
    Black beans and corn mixed for a burrito bowl.
  • Prepare the other toppings: dice the cooked chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
  • To assemble the burrito bowls, divide the cilantro rice among 4 bowls. Top each with equal portions of chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and red onion.
  • Serve each bowl with a lime wedge for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 37gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1001mgFiber: 6g
Keyword Burrito Bowl
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