Tex-Mex · rice bowl
Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Build-your-own bowls layer chicken, black beans, brown rice, corn, pico de gallo, dairy toppings, guacamole, and lettuce.
Total time20 min
Hands-on15 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Warm the black beans with cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup water in a covered skillet or microwave-safe bowl.
- 02
Warm the brown rice, chicken, and corn if needed.
- 03
Divide brown rice, chicken, beans, corn, and lettuce among four bowls.
- 04
Top with pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream and serve with lime wedges.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Skip the chicken, cheese, and sour cream for a vegan, dairy-free bowl.
- Use quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of brown rice.
Why this is a good weeknight call
Only 15 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
