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Fast 30-Minute One-Pan Chicken Burrito Bowls

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Make this easy, delicious, and healthy One-Pan Chicken Burrito Bowl tonight. This recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • For serving: fresh cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the cut chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the uncooked rice, water, rinsed black beans, and salsa to the skillet. Stir everything together well.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice and chicken mixture with a fork. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top and cover for 2 minutes until melted.
  7. Serve immediately in bowls. Top your high protein chicken bowl with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

  • For a chipotle style chicken bowl experience, add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin to the seasoning mix.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep chicken bowls; divide the mixture into containers before adding cheese. It reheats well.
  • If you prefer a slow cooker chicken burrito bowl, cook the chicken, seasoning, water, beans, and corn on low for 4 hours, then stir in the rice during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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