Description
A comforting and easy one-pot chicken burrito bowl, perfect for busy nights and beginner cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup uncooked extra-long grain rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Water (about 2 cups, or as recommended on rice package)
Instructions
- Prep and measure the ingredients, cut chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add chicken pieces and brown on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder; stir to coat.
- Add rice, drained tomatoes, and black beans; stir to combine.
- Add water, bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for the time specified on your rice package (usually about 18 minutes for long-grain rice).
- Once cooked, let sit for another 5-10 minutes, then fluff the rice.
- Serve with optional toppings like cilantro, cheese, avocado, and lime juice.
Notes
This forgiving recipe allows for many substitutions and additional toppings based on preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, burrito bowl, one pot meal, quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food