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Chicken Burrito Bowls – Healthyish Foods
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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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 660kcal
Author: Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh

Equipment

  • 1 baking tray

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

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