Chicken Burrito Bowl

Chicken and rice are cooked in a pot with diced tomatoes, black beans, and spices. All topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

4 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: 8 servings

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts - boneless skinless chicken thighs, or rotisserie chicken
1 cup rice - brown or white will work
¼ cup chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves - minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups canned diced tomatoes - (14 oz canned)
1 ½ cups black beans - (14 oz canned)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Prep the ingredients: Grate the cheese, chop the yellow onion, drain and rinse the canned black beans, drain the diced tomatoes.
Chop 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-size pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside for now.
Add a bit of cooking oil to a large pot or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup uncooked rices and toast the rice for 1-2 minutes.
Add a bit more cooking oil and ¼ cup chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook until onion turns translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
Add a bit more oil and the 1 ½ lbs chopped chicken. Sear on all sides for only 1-2 minutes.
Now add in the 2 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 ½ cups black beans, 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix together.
Bring to a boil, then reduce and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until liquid has disappeared. Stir occasionally during the process.
Remove from heat, sprinkle the 1 cup mozzarella cheese overtop. Cover with a lid for 1-2 minutes to help the cheese melt. Serve and enjoy!

This recipe can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. Add to small containers for easy lunches.
It’s easier to prep ingredients before you begin the recipe. There are a few small steps to cooking but each requires only 1-2 minutes before moving on to the next. That’s not enough time to chop and prep between each one.
Keep cooking oil nearby. You’ll need to add it as you go – before toasting rice, before adding chicken and before onions. Use any cooking oil you regularly use in your kitchen.
Add your favorite burrito bowl toppings including fresh lime juice, sour cream or plain greek yogurt, pico de Gallo, adobo sauce, and sliced red onion.

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.

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