Description
A nourishing and customizable chicken burrito bowl filled with brown rice, black beans, and fresh veggies, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Optional: salsa or your favorite hot sauce for extra zing
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, add the brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until tender, then fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the chicken: While the rice is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breast on both sides with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the bowls: In meal prep containers, layer in the cooked rice, sliced chicken, black beans, corn, and diced bell pepper.
- Add toppings: Top each bowl with fresh avocado slices and a sprinkle of cilantro. If desired, add a dollop of salsa or hot sauce for that zesty kick.
- Store and enjoy: Seal the containers tight and refrigerate them for up to 5 days. When ready to enjoy, simply heat in the microwave until warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different ingredients such as roasted sweet potatoes or grilled tofu for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg