Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of a Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep that brings together tender chicken, fluffy brown rice, and colorful veggies in a zesty dish perfect for lunch or dinner. This quick and customizable recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, ensuring you enjoy delicious meals all week long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup salsa
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and chop bell peppers, rinse black beans, and cook brown rice according to package instructions (about 30 minutes).
- Season and cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add the veggies: Remove cooked chicken from skillet. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and corn until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Shred or dice the chicken: After resting, shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return to skillet with veggies; stir in black beans and lime juice until warmed through.
- Assemble bowls: Layer rice at the bottom of meal prep containers, followed by the chicken mixture. Top with salsa and avocado slices; add cilantro if desired.
- Store & enjoy: Seal containers tightly and refrigerate for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg