🥗 Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl (Low-Cal & Filling!)

This healthy chicken burrito bowl is the perfect high-protein, low-calorie dinner that’s easy to make and totally satisfying. It’s loaded with lean protein, fiber, and fresh toppings—and it comes together in under 30 minutes. Bonus: it’s perfect for meal prep!

🕒 Ready in 25 Minutes | Serves 2 | Meal Prep Friendly

✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Great for weight loss or clean eating
✔ Easy to customize with your favorite toppings
✔ Packed with protein & fiber
✔ No-fuss ingredients you probably already have
✔ Perfect for lunch or dinner!

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 grilled chicken breast (seasoned with taco or fajita seasoning)
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (or use cauliflower rice for low-carb)
• 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or light sour cream
• Fresh lime wedges
• Optional: Salsa, hot sauce, or shredded cheese

🍽️ Directions:

1. Grill the Chicken
   Season your chicken breast with taco or fajita seasoning. Grill (or pan-sear) over medium heat for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Slice thin.
2. Cook the Quinoa or Cauliflower Rice
   Prepare according to package directions and set aside.
3. Assemble Your Bowl
   In a bowl, layer the base (quinoa or cauliflower rice), then add the black beans, grilled chicken, and all your favorite toppings.
4. Top It Off
   Add a scoop of Greek yogurt, a squeeze of lime juice, and sprinkle with a dash of salt & pepper.

Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl

This healthy chicken burrito bowl is the perfect high-protein, low-calorie dinner that’s easy to make and totally satisfying. It’s loaded with lean protein, fiber, and fresh toppings—and it comes together in under 30 minutes. Bonus: it’s perfect for meal prep!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 grilled chicken breast seasoned with taco or fajita seasoning
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or use cauliflower rice for low-carb
• 1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained
• 1/2 avocado sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or light sour cream
• Fresh lime wedges
• Optional: Salsa hot sauce, or shredded cheese

Instructions

 

• Grill the Chicken
• Season your chicken breast with taco or fajita seasoning. Grill (or pan-sear) over medium heat for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Slice thin.
• Cook the Quinoa or Cauliflower Rice
• Prepare according to package directions and set aside.
• Assemble Your Bowl
• In a bowl, layer the base (quinoa or cauliflower rice), then add the black beans, grilled chicken, and all your favorite toppings.
• Top It Off
• Add a scoop of Greek yogurt, a squeeze of lime juice, and sprinkle with a dash of salt & pepper.

💡 Make It Your Own

• Swap chicken for shrimp or ground turkey
• Add roasted sweet potatoes or sautéed peppers
• Use a whole wheat tortilla and turn it into a wrap!

📦 How to Store It

Store each component separately for best results. Assemble when ready to eat. Lasts up to 4 days in the fridge.

📌 Save for Later:

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