Description
This One-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls recipe is a quick and easy meal combining tender cooked chicken, rice, beans, corn, and flavorful seasonings all cooked together in one skillet. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, this hearty and comforting dish makes for a perfect weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion, chopped
Proteins & Staples
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 (15oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (4oz) can green chilies
Liquids & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
Dairy
- 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Warm a large, deep skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, making sure it coats the bottom evenly for sautéing.
- Sauté vegetables and rice: Add the chopped red bell pepper, sweet onion, and white rice to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the rice starts to brown slightly, enhancing flavor.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the chopped cooked chicken, salsa, chicken broth, black beans, corn, green chilies, and taco seasoning. Mix well so everything is evenly combined.
- Simmer to cook rice: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow it to cook for 20 to 25 minutes, checking around the 17-minute mark. The rice should absorb the liquid and become tender.
- Add cheese and serve: Once the rice is cooked through, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top and stir gently until the cheese melts and blends into the mixture. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken significantly reduces prep time.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite taco toppings such as diced avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, or fresh cilantro.
- If you prefer a spicier bowl, increase the amount of green chilies or add hot sauce.
- You can substitute white rice with brown rice, but cooking time may need to be increased accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/8 of the recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
