This Low Calorie Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe is only 399 calories and has 34.8 grams of protein!. Plus, these Mexican bowl recipes are great meal prep recipes. You can make several at a time and have lunches (or dinners) ready for the entire week in just 35 minutes (start to finish!)
Ingredients Youāll Need:
- 1Ā cupĀ uncooked rice
- 2Ā cupsĀ water
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2Ā tablespoonsĀ chopped cilantro
- Olive oil spray
- 2Ā boneless skinless chicken breastsĀ cut into cubes
- Ā½Ā teaspoonĀ salt
- Ā¼Ā teaspoonĀ pepper
- Ā½Ā cupĀ frozen corn
- 1Ā 15-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1Ā cupĀ Homemade Pico De Gallo
- 1Ā cupĀ chopped romaine lettuce
- Ā½Ā cupĀ shredded Mexican cheese blendĀ or cheddar
Low Calorie Chicken Burrito Bowl
Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can meal prep 2 ways. You can cook the healthy recipe completely then store for later, or add the ingredients to a bag, mix and add to the freezer for later.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days and the freezer for a month.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-3 minutes, or in a 350 degree oven until warmed through (about 20 minutes)
Low Calorie Chicken Burrito Bowl
Low Calorie Chicken Burrito Bowl
IngredientsĀ Ā
Chicken Burrito Bowls:
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups water
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Olive oil spray
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- Ā½ teaspoon salt
- Ā¼ teaspoon pepper
- Ā½ cup frozen corn
- 1 15-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Homemade Pico De Gallo
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- Ā½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced Avocado
- Homemade Guacamole
- Blended Salsa
- Chopped Cilantro
- Lime Juice
- Chopped JalapeƱos
- Greek Yogurt in place of sour cream
InstructionsĀ
How to Make the Rice:
- In a small sauce pan, combine the rice and water.
- Cover and bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, then lower the temperature to low and simmer until all the water has been absorbed.
- Use a fork to fluff the rice, then add in the lime juice and cilantro.
- Mix well, and cover while you work on the rest of the recipe.
How to Make the Chicken:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with olive oil.
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the corn and cook 10 more minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
How to Assemble the Chicken Burrito Bowls:
- To 4 bowls (or meal prep containers) add 1/4 of the rice, 1/4 of the chicken and corn, 1/4 of the beans, 1/4 of the pico de Gallo, and 1/4 of the lettuce.
- Top each bowl with 1/8 cup of cheese and serve with desired additional toppings.
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