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30-Minute Healthy One-Pan Chicken Burrito Bowls

A close-up of a vibrant chicken burrito bowl featuring seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, corn, salsa, and sliced avocado.
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Make this easy, flavorful chicken burrito bowl recipe in just 30 minutes using only one pan for simple cleanup. This healthy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 packet (1 oz) low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice or brown rice chicken bowl
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Toppings: shredded cheese, salsa, avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned.
  2. Stir in the uncooked rice, rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies (with liquid), chicken broth, and water into the skillet with the chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, stir everything together well. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the frozen corn. Keep the skillet covered and let it stand for 5 minutes to steam the corn and finish cooking the rice.
  6. Fluff the rice and chicken mixture with a fork.
  7. Divide the mixture into bowls. Top each serving with your preferred fresh burrito toppings like cheese, salsa, avocado slices, and cilantro for a complete Southwest chicken bowl.

Notes

  • For meal prep chicken bowls, store the cooked base separately from the fresh toppings in airtight containers.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning mix.
  • This recipe works well as a slow cooker chicken burrito bowl base; cook on low for 4 hours, then stir in the corn before serving.

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