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Colorful Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowl featuring shredded grilled chicken, bright red cherry tomatoes, vibrant green cilantro, creamy avocado slices, and fluffy white rice all arranged in a rustic white bowl garnished with fresh lime wedges and sprinkled with shredded cheese, styled with a sunny outdoor background.

Flavorful Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls for Meal Prep

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A nutritious and flavorful Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowl perfect for meal prepping and satisfying lunch or dinner cravings.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 lb grilled chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss shredded chicken in the spice mixture.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Assemble bowls by dividing rice, chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and avocado slices evenly.
  5. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and squeeze lime juice over the top. Serve immediately or store for meal prep.

Notes

  • Feel free to add black beans or corn for extra flavor and texture.
  • Use pre-cooked chicken to save time.
  • Keep avocado separate if preparing in advance to prevent browning.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop, Meal Prep
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg