Homemade Chicken Burrito Bowl (Better Than Takeout)
Build your own chicken burrito bowls with cilantro lime rice, taco-seasoned chicken, and fresh toppings like guac, salsa, corn, and cheese. Easy and loaded with flavor!
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 1/2 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Chicken
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Bowl
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 ears corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
Rice
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat add 1 1/2 cup jasmine rice and 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 lime juiced, 1 tsp garlic and 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped. Stir to combine. Place a lid on top and cook for 15-20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
Chicken
- Dice the 3 chicken breasts into small cubes, place in a large frypan or skillet. Pour 1 packet of taco seasoning and flip & move the chicken around as it cooks over high heat. Once the interal temperature reaches 165 degrees, your chicken is done.
Bowl
- In 6 personal bowls, seperate the cooked cilantro lime rice evenly and top with the cooked taco chicken.
- Evenly distribute the toppings into each bowl: 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved), 1 bell pepper (chopped), 2 ears of corn (boiled or grilled), 1 cup salsa, 1 cup guacamole, and 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal Carbohydrates: 54g Protein: 35g Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0.01g Cholesterol: 85mg Sodium: 1337mg Potassium: 1048mg Fiber: 7g Sugar: 7g Vitamin A: 2019IU Vitamin C: 56mg Calcium: 269mg Iron: 2mg