Name: Chicken Burrito Bowls (Easy Meal Prep Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked); 2 Tbsp taco seasoning; 4 cups instant white rice; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 cup black beans (drained); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 ripe avocado (cubed); 2 cups pico de gallo or fresh salsa; 1 cup sour cream; fresh cilantro for garnish

Jump to Recipe

Prep these Chicken Burrito Bowls for a quick and healthy weekday meal! Packed with seasoned chicken, rice, veggies, and a creamy dressing. They are perfect for lunch!

Cooked chicken bites with seasoning in a large white bowl with rice, diced avocado, black beans, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, pico and sour cream topped with a slice of jalapeno and lime.

This easy recipe is one that our whole family loves because it is so easy to customize! It’s great for meal prep too and can be made days in advance.

The combination of juicy chicken breasts and fresh vegetables is something that everyone can enjoy! I love the blend of flavours and seasonings that this recipe brings to the table.

Too busy to make this right away? Pin it for later! Pin this post to your favorite board on Pinterest and it will be there when you’re ready!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The best part is that everyone can build their own burrito bowls, making this a great option for picky eaters! This great recipe is perfect for meal prep too and easy to prepare on a Sunday and enjoy all week long.

More Protein Bowl Recipes

This post contains affiliate links.

Supplies

8″ cast iron skillet – we like this large skillet from Lodge.
Rubbermaid containers – perfect for meal prep.
Sharp carving knife for cutting the vegetables.
Paper towels – make clean up a breeze.

Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Ingredients

This easy dinner comes together in minutes with a few simple ingredients from the grocery store.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed – cook the chicken to your liking. Stovetop skillet, baked or air fried.
Taco seasoning – we love this homemade taco seasoning but a packet of store bought taco seasoning works too.
Instant white rice – I like to substitute cauliflower rice for a low carb version.
Ear of corn, grilled with the kernels cut off – this can also be microwaved for 2 mins or use a can of kernel corn.
Black beans, drained
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Ripe avocado, cubed
Pico de gallo or fresh salsa
Sour cream – this homemade cilantro lime crema would be great too!
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Cooked, diced chicken breast in a cast iron skillet.

Instructions

1. Cook the rice, set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the chicken breast and taco seasoning.

3. Place a cast iron skillet on the stovetop and cook the chicken over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes.

Cooked chicken bites with seasoning in a large white bowl with rice, diced avocado, black beans, corn kernels and cherry tomatoes.

4. Divide the rice, vegetables and chicken equally between four bowls.

5. Top with pico, sour cream, cilantro and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

The corn can be cooked in the microwave for two minutes or grilled on the bbq. Canned corn also works, just be sure to drain the extra liquid.

You could serve this wrapped in tortillas rather than in bowls if you prefer. Or serve with tortilla chips for a hearty burrito dip.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.

How to Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls?

Simply prepare all of the ingredients at once, allow the chicken to cool and divide the ingredients into four separate containers. Store in the fridge until ready to use – perfect for creating a week’s worth of healthy meals!

I often store the chicken separately so that I can heat it up in the microwave before adding it to my meal prep containers.

Substitutions

One of my favorite things about meal prep chicken burrito bowls is that they can be customized to your liking or preferences day to day. Try some of these additions or variations…

use ground turkey or ground meat
romaine lettuce
pinto beans
garlic rice, brown rice or jasmine rice
colorful bell peppers
adobo sauce
greek yogurt
corn salad
cheddar cheese
fresh lime juice
green onion

I hope that you’ll add this healthy chicken burrito bowl to your meal prep recipes. It makes a great lunch on the go or weeknight family meal!

If you love these chicken burrito bowls, please click the stars below to give it a five star rating and leave a comment! Help me share them on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest too.