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Easy One-Pan Chicken Burrito Bowls for Quick Weeknight Dinner

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Make this easy, flavorful Chicken Burrito Bowl tonight. This one-pan recipe minimizes cleanup, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or efficient meal prep. It features seasoned chicken, rice, beans, and fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Toppings: Shredded cheese, salsa, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the chicken and toast the spices.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies (with liquid), rinsed black beans, and uncooked rice. Stir everything together well.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice and chicken mixture gently with a fork.
  7. Serve the chicken and rice mixture immediately in bowls. Top with your desired fresh toppings like cheese, salsa, avocado, and cilantro for a complete, customizable chicken burrito bowl.

Notes

  • For meal prep, assemble the chicken and rice base into airtight containers. Keep toppings separate and add them just before eating.
  • If you prefer a slow cooker method, combine all ingredients except the fresh toppings in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Stir in the beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Use brown rice, but adjust the liquid ratio and cooking time as needed, usually adding an extra 1/2 cup of broth and cooking until tender.

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