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Dinner table set with the makings of chicken burrito bowls. Clockwise from left: shredded Cheddar cheese. Sour cream. Salsa. Guacamole. Chopped cilantro. Corn. White rice. Lettuce. Black beans. Diced grilled chicken.

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Chicken burrito bowls are one of life’s perfect dinners. They’re so versatile. The toppings listed below are just tasty suggestions. Make these with whatever you love!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

For the Rice (Instant Pot)

  • 2 cups white rice
  • 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Black Beans

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed (no salt suggested)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Toppings

  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Cilantro, chopped
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Corn, canned or frozen, warmed
  • Lettuce

Instructions

Prepare the Rice

  1. Combine rice with water in the cooking insert. Add the salt and stir. Secure the lid. Set the valve to “sealing”. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes.

  2. When the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally. This takes about 20 minutes. When the float valve drops, move the valve to the vent position and then remove the lid. Fluff rice and serve.

Prepare the Chicken.

  1. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides. Season with chili powder and salt. Heat your grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breast about 5 minutes per side or until the center reaches 165℉

Prepare the Black Beans

  1. Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook until it just starts to soften. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in black beans, water, and chili powder. Reduce heat to low. Heat until warm. Stir occasionally. Season with salt to taste.

For the Bowls

  1. Dice the chicken. Fluff the rice. Place all the ingredients into individual serving bowls and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Chicken Note

You've got options when it comes to chicken. You can cook it as directed above. Or you can prepare it in your air fryer (Here's my recipe for air fryer chicken breast). If you're making it in the air fryer, season it as listed above. 

Cook Fast Tips

Here are some tips for making this recipe faster. 

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken. 
  • Buy a can of seasoned black beans. Simply warm and serve. 
  • Instead of cooking the rice, use frozen or ready rice.
  • Use pre-shredded Cheddar.