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Chicken, Black Bean and Rice Burrito Bowl

Avoid the high calorie restaurant option, and prepare this quick delicious recipe at home. Save money and calories with this healthy flavorful burrito bowl.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black bean brown rice bowl, chicken bean bowl, chicken burrito bowl
Servings: 2
Author: Brenda Garrison | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 roma tomato, diced
  • 1 tablespoon diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced (ribs and seeds removed)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of ground cumin
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (5 ounces)
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced or 1/4 cup prepared guacamole (optional)
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
  • Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray and add corn.
  • Roast corn 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Grill chicken 3-5 minutes per side or until done. Chicken can also be cooked indoors in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Or you can skip the cooking and use rotisserie chicken breast. Cut cooked chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
  • Combine roasted corn, tomato, onion, lime juice, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and 1 tablespoon of cilantro in a small bowl.
  • Add the rice, beans, chicken, corn salsa, and avocado (if using) into two bowls.
  • Top with shredded cheese. Garnish with remaining cilantro and avocado, or guacamole, if desired.

Notes

Serving size: 1 burrito bowl
WW Points: 6
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10 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Variations:
  • Using the avocado adds approximately 130 calories and 12 grams of fat.
  • Substitute cauliflower rice for brown rice and shave 4 WW Points (green, blue)
  • Keep it vegetarian and skip the chicken and bump up the beans.
  • Use rotisserie chicken breast.
  • Skip making the corn salsa and use your favorite jarred brand.
  • Trader Joe's Cowboy Caviar would be a great substitute for the corn salsa.
  • Use reduced fat cheese to decrease WW Points by 1.
  • Go vegan and eliminate the cheese, or use a non-dairy cheese option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.4g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 834mg | Fiber: 7.6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 3mg