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Chicken Burrito Bowls

Flavor-packed chicken burrito bowls that bring the family together with layers of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded (halal) You can use rotisserie chicken for ease.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (halal)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • to taste salt and pepper Add to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Fluff with a fork once done and set it aside.
  2. If you haven’t done so already, shred your cooked chicken.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
  2. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
Assembly
  1. Spoon your rice and chicken mixture into individual bowls.
  2. Top with diced avocado, shredded cheese, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Serving
  1. Encourage everyone to customize their own bowls with their favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Halal-friendly substitutions: Switch the chicken for halal beef or grilled veggies to keep it vegetarian. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.