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Easy One-Pan Chicken Burrito Bowls

Close-up of a white bowl filled with a chicken burrito bowl featuring seasoned rice, chicken chunks, black beans, tomatoes, melted cheese, and sour cream.
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Make this simple, flavorful chicken burrito bowl recipe for a quick weeknight dinner or easy meal prep. This one-pan method minimizes cleanup while delivering satisfying, seasoned chicken, rice, and fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Toppings: Shredded cheese, salsa, avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place the cut chicken pieces in a large bowl. Toss the chicken with the taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned on all sides. You do not need to cook it through yet.
  3. Stir the uncooked rice, rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid), and chicken broth into the skillet with the chicken. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove the skillet from the heat. Keep it covered and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
  6. Remove the lid and fluff the rice and chicken mixture gently with a fork. Check that the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
  7. Serve the chicken and rice mixture immediately in bowls. Top with your preferred fresh toppings like cheese, salsa, or avocado for a complete, satisfying meal.

Notes

  • For a higher protein option, substitute half the rice with cauliflower rice or add an extra half cup of drained black beans.
  • You can prepare the toppings ahead of time for even faster assembly when serving.
  • This recipe is freezer friendly; cool completely before storing in airtight containers for up to three months.

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