Chicken Burrito Bowls

Name: Chicken Burrito Bowls
Ingredients: Burrito Bowls; 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix; 1/2 lime, juice of; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 3/4 cup bell pepper, sliced (green or red or a combination of both); 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained, rinsed and heated); 1/2 cup canned corn (drained and heated); 1/2 cup tomatoes; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 avocado, chopped; cheddar cheese, shredded; jalapeno pepper, chopped; Cilantro Lime Rice; 2 cups long grain rice; 3 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 bunch cilantro, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 lime, juice of

22 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

Burrito Bowls
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
1/2 lime, juice of
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup red onion, diced
3/4 cup bell pepper, sliced (green or red or a combination of both)
1/2 cup canned black beans (drained, rinsed and heated)
1/2 cup canned corn (drained and heated)
1/2 cup tomatoes
1/4 cup sour cream
2 green onions, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
cheddar cheese, shredded
jalapeno pepper, chopped
Cilantro Lime Rice
2 cups long grain rice
3 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch cilantro, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 lime, juice of

Directions

1

Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, taco seasoning mix and lime juice in a medium bowl. Add the chicken, toss to coat and marinate in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 days.
2

After the chicken have marinated, heat a skillet or griddle and coat with 1 teaspoon of oil. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side, remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into strips or bite-sized squares. To the skillet add the other teaspoon of oil, the onions and peppers to the pan and cook for 2 -5 minutes.
3

Wash rice in a large bowl under cold water for 2-5 minutes until the water runs clear. Allow to soak for at least 5 minutes. Boil water in a large sauce pan, pour in rice and let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the water and is soft.
4

Remove from heat and add butter. Cover and set aside. When the butter has melted, toss the rice with minced cilantro, salt and lime juice.
5

To serve, layer ingredients in small individual bowls as follows: rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken, onions and peppers, avocado, cheddar, sour cream, jalapeno and chopped green onions.