One-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls – No. 2 Pencil (Video)
Loads of flavorful chicken, rice, beans and veggies simmered with amazing spices and smothered in cheese in one pot and ready in 30 minutes!!
Equipment
- silicone
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 cup extra-long grain white rice uncooked
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned, drained
- 15 oz black beans canned, drained
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
For Topping
- tomatoes freshly diced
- green onions sliced
- limes
- sour cream or crema lima
Instructions
- Dice chicken, onion, tomatoes, and green onions. Shred cheese.
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add in chicken, and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until beginning to brown.
- Move chicken and onions to one side of pan. Add remaining olive oil and rice to pan, and sauté for 2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Add tomatoes, black beans, broth and spices, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, add in both cheeses, then cover pan for an additional 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
You can store any leftovers in a sealed container up to four days or freeze in a freezer safe container up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 31gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 591mgPotassium: 771mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 642IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 3mg
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