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Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl
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Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 # boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup rice
  • 8 oz sliced black olives
  • 1 jar salsa
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 3/8 tsp garlic powder (separated)
  • S&P to taste
  • 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Place chicken breasts on parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle S&P + 1/4 tsp garlic powder evenly over all pieces. Bake ~25 mins or cooked through, 165 F.
  • Allow chicken to cool and then cut/shred chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a medium pot, add 1 cup rice + 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover w/ lid and turn down heat to simmer ~25min or until water is absorbed and rice is cooked. Add 1/4 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp cumin + 1/8 tsp garlic powder and stir in until well combined.
  • Halve 1 pint cherry tomatoes & store. Set aside.
  • Chop 2 avocados and chop cilantro.
  • To build bowls: Layer rice + chicken + cherry tomatoes + black olives + avocado + shredded cheese (optional) + cilantro + salsa.