Description
Ground chicken burrito bowls cook fast and are a great alternative to takeout. Assemble the bowls to serve right away, use as meal prep, or set out toppings and let everyone build their own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Corn Kernels
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped Red Onion
- 1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 2 teaspoons Lime Juice
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Honey
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Salsa
- Cooked Rice
- Avocado Slices
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Chopped Red Onion
- Shredded Cheese
- Tortilla Chips
Instructions
- Step: Combine corn, red onion, black beans, chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and salt; set aside.
- Step: Whisk together sour cream, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and honey; refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Step: Combine 2 teaspoons chili powder, ground cumin, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Place a large skillet over medium heat with cooking oil. Add chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken and stir until no dry spots remain, about 1 minute.
- Step: Pour water and salsa over chicken and stir well. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Remove lid and continue cooking until any extra liquid has cooked off.
- Step: Assemble bowls with a layer of cooked rice topped with chicken and corn-black bean salsa. Finish with toppings and drizzle with crema.
Notes
Corn Kernels: If using frozen corn, defrost in the microwave; if fresh, microwave for 1 minute. Chili Powder: Use a blend of spices, not cayenne. Cooking Oil: Use any high-heat cooking oil with a neutral flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 689 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg