Easy Low Calorie Chicken Burrito Bowl with Bold Flavors
This Easy Low Calorie Chicken Burrito Bowl is a delightful fusion of vibrant ingredients, delivering bold flavors without piling on the calories. Perfect for meal prepping or a quick weeknight dinner, it’s satisfying and healthy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Skinless, boneless chicken breast
- Brown rice or quinoa
- Canned black beans
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Green bell pepper
- Corn
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Non-fat Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Start by cooking your brown rice or quinoa according to the package instructions. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes. Once done, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- While the grains are cooking, season your chicken breast with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until it’s cooked through. Once done, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, add a splash of water or a bit of olive oil, and toss in diced bell peppers and corn. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still vibrant. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, sautéed veggies, and sliced chicken. Gently mix everything until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into serving bowls and top with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, and any additional toppings you love such as diced avocado or lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping! You can make a big batch and store individual portions in the fridge for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week. Feel free to customize your bowl with other toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or sliced jalapeños.