One Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe (2024)

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Your family will love these healthy one pot chicken burrito bowls! They’re made with plenty of healthy vegetables, plus brown rice and kidney beans for extra fiber. Just 15 minutes of prep time!

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I used to love going out for Mexican food all the time… Then I had kids, ha! Now I love my dinners at home, cooked in one pot with easy ingredients and a quick prep time.

These chicken burrito bowls are cooked in one single pot for an extra simple family meal. The best way to do chicken and rice!

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Ingredients you’ll need

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Ingredient notes

  • Chicken: I like this best with chicken breast meat, but you can also use diced skinless, boneless chicken thighs.
  • Beans: I used red kidney beans, but you can also use black beans if that’s what you have on hand.
  • Rice: Use parboiled brown rice here, otherwise the dish will take much longer to cook. You can also use white rice if you prefer. Either way, I recommend a long grain variety.
  • Tomatoes: Feel free to use fire roasted tomatoes for more flavor.

Note about the seasoning: I always make my own to control the spiciness and ingredients. You can find my recipe for homemade taco seasoning here.

Step by step photos

This is an incredibly simple recipe! Here are the steps to make it in photos:

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Steps to make chicken burrito bowls:

1) Brown the chicken, then

2) stir in the vegetables to sauté.

3) Stir in the remaining ingredients and

4) simmer.

5) Serve topped with cheese.

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Recipe tips

  • Make it vegetarian: Just nix the chicken and double up the kidney beans. Easy!
  • Add heat: I use my homemade Taco seasoning mix containing paprika instead of chili, because I have a bunch of little kids. But you can use any kind of Mexican seasoning mix you like, really. And you can add as much or as little chili powder as you and your family like!

One more note

I know, sometimes it can feel like too much effort to even slice an avocado – but I strongly recommend you add lots of toppings to your burrito bowls.

Especially with little kids at home, it’s easy to let routine take over our lives and forget to add some sparkle to our everyday.

But I promise, this will feel SO much more special with a little avocado, fresh cilantro, green onions and lime wedges on top. And it will feel great to have made the effort.

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Serving suggestions

If you want to round out your meal (or just add some extra greens), either my Mexican Bean Salad or my Cucumber, Tomato and Avocado Salad are great side dishes for this. Or make a mango salsa (skip the beans in the salsa) or a pineapple salsa as your topping!

You can also serve chips and homemade salsa or guacamole as a starter while your chicken and rice are simmering on the stove.

More easy dinners

  • Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
  • Southwestern Baked Chicken
  • Southwestern Crockpot Chicken Tacos
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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One Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

Your family will love these healthy one pot chicken burrito bowls! They’re made with plenty of healthy vegetables, plus brown rice and kidney beans for extra fiber.

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Recipe details

Prep 15 minutes mins

Cook 30 minutes mins

Total 45 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large red pepper diced
  • 1 cup parboiled brown rice uncooked; OR use white rice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • avocado, cilantro, green onions and lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes.

  • Stir the onion, garlic and red pepper into the pot and cook it for 2 minutes.

  • Add all remaining ingredients (except for the cheese and the toppings) to the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil. Cover the pot with the lid, reduce the heat to a simmer and leave the pot to cook gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is done.

  • Take the pot off the heat and top the rice with the cheese. Immediately serve with the toppings.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 306mgPotassium: 997mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 925IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition is an estimate.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

I first published this recipe on 04/24/2017. I updated it on 05/25/2020 to make it more helpful to you.

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About Nora
When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me! Learn more.

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  1. Carrie says

    One Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe (14)
    This was a great alternative to the traditional burrito. My family loved these bowls, so delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe. It will be made again and again.

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  2. Kristen Chidsey says

    One Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe (15)
    Burrito bowls are one of my favorite go-tos! They are so customizable and easy and my whole family LOVES them. I love that you made this in one pot!!

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FAQs

What does a chicken burrito bowl contain? ›

Burrito Bowls are basically the guts of a burrito – chicken, rice, beans, salsa, and guacamole – scooped inside of a bowl versus a tortilla, so they're gluten free and lower in carbs than a traditional burrito.

How many calories in a homemade chicken burrito bowl? ›

There are 573 calories in 1 bowl of Chicken Burrito Bowl.

What is in a chicken burrito bowl at Chipotle? ›

What is in a burrito bowl at Chipotle? Cilantro lime rice, pinto beans, grilled chicken, charred corn, pico de gallo, guacamole, and shredded cheese.

Is a burrito bowl healthier than a burrito? ›

Best: Burrito Bowl

Unwrap that burrito, and you'll save about 300 calories to start. For a healthy bowl, go with brown rice, black or pinto beans, and grilled chicken or lean steak. Top with lettuce and salsa, which packs plenty of flavor for just 5 calories a tablespoon.

How many calories in a burrito bowl without rice? ›

Chipotle Burrito Bowl Without Rice, With Meat And Cheese (1 One Burrito Bowl ) contains 2g total carbs, 1g net carbs, 14g fat, 27g protein, and 260 calories.

Is Chipotle burrito bowl healthy for you? ›

Chipotle's build-your-own operation means that any menu item can be relatively healthy if done right. Your meal can range from a fully loaded burrito bowl to the equivalent of a salad. Two of the key parts of eating healthy are fresh ingredients and moderation.

How much protein does a chicken burrito bowl have? ›

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl (1 serving) contains 85g total carbs, 72g net carbs, 22g fat, 54g protein, and 755 calories.

What's the difference between a burrito bowl and a taco bowl? ›

You've probably seen burrito bowls everywhere from Chipotle to Wahoo's to Taco Bell. Well, a taco bowl is the same thing, but with the CRUNCH of chips or a taco bowl shell!

Are burrito bowls eaten hot or cold? ›

Chicken Burrito Bowls Reheating Instructions

This recipe can be eaten both hot and cold. If you're reheating it, remove the sour cream and lime avocado and heat gently until hot throughout (see above note). The pico de gallo can also be eaten hot or cold.

Do you get more food in a burrito bowl? ›

Business Insider tested this claim, comparing the weight of a burrito bowl's contents with those of its wrapped namesake. Sure enough, for the same price, ordering a burrito bowl means ordering significantly more food. In that specific case, the bowl's weight was astoundingly almost 71% more than the burrito's.

Can a burrito bowl be eaten cold? ›

You can eat burrito bowls cold, but if you want to reheat them, store the protein and rice separately from the toppings (sour cream and avocado don't microwave well).

What is a burrito with rice called? ›

A Mission burrito (also known as a San Francisco burrito or a Mission-style burrito) is a type of burrito that first became popular during the 1960s in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. It is distinguished from other burritos by its large size and inclusion of rice and other ingredients.

What is traditionally in a burrito? ›

Burritos are filled with savory ingredients, most often a meat such as beef, chicken, or pork, and often include other ingredients, such as rice, cooked beans (either whole or refried), vegetables, such as lettuce and tomatoes, cheese, and condiments such as salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, or crema.

What should a burrito contain? ›

The standard burrito includes seasoned ground beef, refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and your favorite chili sauce. Wrap that up in a tortilla and enjoy the classic taste.

What does a burrito consist of? ›

Authentic Mexican burritos consist of two thin flour tortillas filled with a variety of ingredients. Although the ingredients can be as creative and unique as one's imagination, a traditional burrito is filled with meat, vegetables, and beans. However, rice and guacamole are two very common additions.

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