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:
- 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.
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!
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:
This bowl is a meal prep superstar! Don’t forget to pin it to your “Healthy Dinners” board.
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