Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl

Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl

This chicken burrito bowl with black beans is the perfect example of a healthy, delicious meal.

The fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients make an ideal (and easy!) lunch or an excellent dish to meal prep.

Make your own healthy Mexican-inspired chicken burrito bowl with cilantro-lime rice and all the trimmings. This recipe uses black beans, but you can substitute pinto beans if you prefer.

With fresh salsa, a squeeze of lime, and creamy Greek yogurt on top of crisp romaine lettuce, you don’t need any kind of dressing!

Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl

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Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl

With black beans, fresh salsa, a squeeze of lime, and creamy Greek yogurt on top of crisp romaine lettuce this Chicken Burrito Bowl is an excellent lunch.

Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 375 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice warm
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked black beans warm
  • cups shredded cooked chicken breast warm
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 cup fresh tomato salsa
  • ½ medium avocado sliced
  • 4 Tbsp reduced-fat (2%) plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Combine rice, lime juice, and cilantro in a medium bowl; mix well.
  2. Evenly divide lettuce between 4 serving bowls.
  3. Top evenly with rice mixture, beans, chicken, cheese, salsa, and avocado.
  4. Top each bowl with 1 Tbsp. of yogurt; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 375 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 643mg28%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 29g58%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
1 Green
½ Red
1½ Yellow
1 Blue

2B Mindset Plate It!
A great lunch option. Replace brown rice and beans with veggies for dinner.

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Photo by Kirsten Morningstar