Description
A deconstructed burrito bowl with tender chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, vibrant veggies, and a zesty yogurt-lime dressing. Quick, customizable, and packed with flavor for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked pinto beans, optional
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, hot sauce
Instructions
Cook rice according to package instructions
Sauté chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until cooked through
Prepare yogurt-lime dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper
Layer rice in a bowl as base
Add shredded chicken on top
Spread black beans/pinto beans over rice
Sprinkle red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro
Drizzle with yogurt-lime dressing
Top with avocado slices and additional lime wedges
Notes
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for speed
Swaps: Replace rice with cauliflower rice for low-carb version
Double the dressing recipe for a more tangy flavor
Canned beans may contain added salt; use low-sodium versions if desired
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry + Layering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg