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High-Protein Chicken Burrito Bowl

A flavorful and budget-friendly chicken burrito bowl made with seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 475

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast For the Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For the Chicken
  • 1½ tablespoons taco seasoning For the Chicken
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder For the Chicken
  • ¼ teaspoon salt For the Chicken
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper For the Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice For the Bowl
  • 1 can (15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed For the Bowl
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen For the Bowl
  • 2 cups chopped lettuce For the Bowl
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes For the Bowl
  • ½ cup salsa For the Bowl
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons salsa For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice For the Creamy Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder For the Creamy Sauce
  • Fresh cilantro Optional Toppings
  • Sliced jalapeños Optional Toppings
  • Hot sauce Optional Toppings
  • Extra lime Optional Toppings

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions if you don't already have cooked rice.
  2. Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces.
  3. Season the chicken with taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  6. While the chicken cooks, warm the black beans and corn separately.
  7. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, salsa, lime juice, and garlic powder.
  8. Divide the cooked rice between four bowls.
  9. Add the seasoned chicken, black beans, and corn.
  10. Top with lettuce, diced tomatoes, and salsa.
  11. Drizzle with the Greek yogurt sauce.
  12. Add cilantro, jalapeños, hot sauce, or extra lime if desired.
  13. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can be used if they are cheaper than chicken breast.
  • Leftover cooked chicken works well and can reduce cooking time.
  • Use dry rice if you want to keep the cost lower.
  • Pinto beans can replace black beans.
  • Frozen corn works just as well as canned corn.
  • Keep fresh toppings and sauce separate when meal prepping.
  • Nutrition is an estimate and will vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.