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One Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

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A delicious and hearty One Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl featuring tender chicken breast, fluffy rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, and melted cheese all cooked together in a single pan for a flavorful and satisfying Mexican-inspired meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Main Components

  • 450 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 40 g yellow onion, diced
  • 195 g extra-long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 410 g canned diced tomatoes, drained
  • 425 g canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 g garlic powder
  • 5 g onion powder
  • 10 g chili powder
  • 5 g ground cumin
  • 5 g smoked paprika
  • 600 ml low-sodium chicken broth

Finishing & Garnishes

  • 120 g Colby Jack, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, grated
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh tomatoes, diced
  • Green onions, diced
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add diced onions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Cook Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken to the pan and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Sauté Rice: Push chicken to one side of the pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the other side, then add the uncooked rice. Sauté the rice for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until it turns lightly golden.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Mix thoroughly and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Simmer Covered: Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Season and Combine: Uncover, taste, and add additional salt and pepper as needed. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  7. Finish with Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over the surface, cover again, and let stand off the heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and guacamole before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sauté diced bell peppers or jalapeños along with the onions.
  • Incorporate frozen corn in the last 5 minutes of cooking for added texture.
  • Substitute ground beef or turkey for chicken if desired.
  • Omit cheese for a lighter preparation.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce salt content.
  • Adjust spices according to your preferred level of heat and flavor.

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