Description
These easy make ahead chicken burrito bowls combine tender spiced chicken, black beans, rice, corn, avocado, and salsa for a flavorful and balanced meal. Perfect for busy weeks, they keep fresh for days and reheat quickly for stress-free lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the marinade and coat the chicken. Marinate for 20-30 minutes.
2. Preheat a nonstick pan or grill over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let rest and slice.
3. Cook rice according to package directions, optionally using chicken broth and adding lime juice and cilantro.
4. Warm black beans and corn in a pan until heated through.
5. Divide rice, beans, and corn among 4 meal prep containers.
6. Top with sliced chicken, salsa, diced avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
7. Allow the bowls to cool, then seal containers and refrigerate for up to four days.
8. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes before eating and add fresh toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: chicken, burrito bowl, meal prep, healthy, mexican, make ahead, rice, beans, avocado