Description
Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates any meal. Packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and zesty seasonings, these customizable bowls are perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of textures and tastes, making them a favorite for family gatherings. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your favorite toppings, this recipe guarantees satisfaction from everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Southwest seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- ½ cup red onion (sliced)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz, rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup cilantro (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
- ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with Southwest seasoning and cook in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers and red onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add rinsed black beans and corn to the skillet; stir until heated through.
- Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Combine sliced chicken with veggies in the skillet, mixing well.
- Assemble each bowl with rice or quinoa as the base topped with the chicken mixture, lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, and salsa as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg