Description
This One-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal combining tender diced chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, corn, and salsa all cooked together in one pot for easy cleanup. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this Mexican-inspired dish is customizable with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup chicken broth
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add diced chicken to the skillet, season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in rice, black beans, corn, salsa, and chicken broth into the pot, mixing everything well to combine flavors.
- Simmer the mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed completely.
- Let it rest: Remove the pot from heat, keep it covered, and let the dish sit for 5 minutes to finish steaming.
- Serve and garnish: Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot with your preferred toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute white rice for brown rice but increase the simmering time to 40-45 minutes.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or more chili powder.
- If you prefer, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make it suitable for vegetarians and vegans, omitting the chicken.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat easily.
