Description
Chicken Avocado Burrito Bowls are the ultimate healthy make-ahead meal for busy people who want bold flavor all week. This easy recipe combines tender spiced chicken, creamy avocado, and a colorful mix of Mexican-inspired toppings for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner. With step-by-step instructions, meal prep tips, and storage advice, you’ll learn how to keep ingredients fresh and customize bowls for any diet. Whether you’re new to meal prep or a seasoned pro, these burrito bowls make healthy eating simple, satisfying, and full of vibrant Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions and keep warm.
2. Pat chicken dry and toss with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then rest and slice.
4. Rinse black beans and corn, warm briefly with a pinch of cumin and a squeeze of lime.
5. Divide rice or quinoa among four bowls as the base.
6. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, and avocado slices.
7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with salsa, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and hot sauce if desired.
8. For meal prep, layer rice and chicken in airtight containers, store toppings separately, and add avocado and salsa just before serving.
9. To keep avocado fresh, toss slices with lime juice and store in an airtight container with minimal air exposure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: grill pan
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
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