Chicken Burrito Bowls
These chicken burrito bowls are the perfect weeknight meal. Easy to make and loaded with goodness, your entire family will love this recipe.
Ingredients
Chicken Burrito Bowls
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, Smart Chicken, pound if thick
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, divided between the breasts
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced thin, about 1/2 inch
- 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced thin, about 1/2 inch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt, to season the vegetables
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to season the vegetables
- 1 cup cooked rice, divided between two bowls
- ½ avocado, peeled and sliced thin, divided between the bowls
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, freshly chopped, divided between the bowls
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno, diced small, divided
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Lime Crema
- ¼ cup light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Grab a baking tray and add the sliced onions and bell peppers to one side. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss the chicken breasts with taco seasoning and add them to the other side of the baking tray. Drizzle everything with olive oil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit inside. (Pro Tip: if the chicken breasts are very thick pound them thinner for quick even cooking)
- Combine light sour cream, fresh squeezed lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic and salt in a small mixing bowl. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Build the Bowls
- Add the cooked rice to the bottom of the bowl. Top with the roasted cubed chicken, peppers and onions.
- Add sliced avocado, diced jalapeno, and chopped fresh cilantro. Drizzle everything with lime crema. Serve with a lime wedge and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl - nutritional information does not include the lime crema, Calories: 660kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 56g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 793mg, Potassium: 1832mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 4312IU, Vitamin C: 205mg, Calcium: 114mg, Iron: 3mg