Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl
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This chicken burrito bowl with black beans is the perfect example of a healthy, delicious meal.
The fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients make an ideal (and easy!) lunch or an excellent dish to meal prep.
Make your own healthy Mexican-inspired chicken burrito bowl with cilantro-lime rice and all the trimmings. This recipe uses black beans, but you can substitute pinto beans if you prefer.
With fresh salsa, a squeeze of lime, and creamy Greek yogurt on top of crisp romaine lettuce, you don’t need any kind of dressing!
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Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl
With black beans, fresh salsa, a squeeze of lime, and creamy Greek yogurt on top of crisp romaine lettuce this Chicken Burrito Bowl is an excellent lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice warm
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked black beans warm
- 1½ cups shredded cooked chicken breast warm
- ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup fresh tomato salsa
- ½ medium avocado sliced
- 4 Tbsp reduced-fat (2%) plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
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Combine rice, lime juice, and cilantro in a medium bowl; mix well.
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Evenly divide lettuce between 4 serving bowls.
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Top evenly with rice mixture, beans, chicken, cheese, salsa, and avocado.
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Top each bowl with 1 Tbsp. of yogurt; serve immediately.
Container Equivalents
1 Green
½ Red
1½ Yellow
1 Blue
2B Mindset Plate It!
A great lunch option. Replace brown rice and beans with veggies for dinner.
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Photo by Kirsten Morningstar