Zesty Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Packed with roasted chicken, black beans, rice, and all the fixings, this people-pleaser is sure to become a staple in your weekly rotation!

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Updated June 24, 2022
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This post is written in partnership with Perdue.

Would you like to make dinner tonight fast and stress-free? We thought so!

Our secret these days is PERDUE® SHORT CUTS®. A few packages of fully-cooked, seasoned, and sliced chicken breasts in your refrigerator guarantee dinner's on the table in mere minutes.

And Burrito Bowls are often the answer when 5 pm approaches and time is tight. The nice thing is they're totally customizable: you can lay out all of the ingredients in separate containers and everyone can build their own bowl. Love tomatoes but hate corn? No problem? Extra chicken, hold the beans? Totally doable.

How Do I Make a Chicken Black Bean Burrito Bowl?

Burrito bowls are quick and simple to pull together. That said, there's no compromising on flavor here: the chicken strips are tender and juicy with Southwestern flavors like tomato, garlic, pepper, and just a faint hint of spice from jalapeño.

Simply warm the chicken (they're fully cooked so you're just warming them to serve) in a pan and season your leftover rice with a little lime and cilantro.

Then heat the beans and corn with red onions and cumin, add the warmed chicken strips, and garnish with cherry tomatoes and store-bought guacamole.

Boom! Dinner is served.

What's the Best Way to Reheat Leftover Rice?

Honestly, one of our favorite ways to reheat rice is in the microwave -- it's quick but it also heats it evenly without drying it out. Adding a few teaspoons of water before popping it in to reheat ensures the rice will remain tender.

How Can I Dress Up My Burrito Bowl?

Feeling inspired to take these one step further? Sour cream and cheddar cheese are certainly always delicious if you have them on hand.

If you're looking to sneak in a few more veggies, some shredded red cabbage or chopped romaine would add color and crunch! Really, the sky is the limit in terms of how to build your burrito bowls – as long as you've got the backbone (rice, chicken, beans) the variations are endless!

Zesty Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked brown rice

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • Pinch salt (optional)

  • 2 (9-ounce) packages Perdue Short Cuts Carved Chicken Breast, Southwestern Style

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cup store-bought guacamole

Method

  1. Season the rice:

    If your rice is not hot, reheat it in the microwave with a few teaspoons of water (this helps it to not dry out). Once warm, stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.

  2. Heat the beans and corn:

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir the beans, corn, onion, and cumin together until hot. Taste and add a pinch of salt, if you like. Alternatively, heat in the microwave, covered with a paper towel, for 2 minutes, or until hot.

  3. Heat the chicken:

    Place the chicken in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for 2 minutes, or until the chicken is hot.

  4. Assemble the bowls:

    In each of the 4 bowls, spoon about 1/2 cup of the rice, 1/2 cup of the beans, and the chicken strips. Add 1/4 cup of the cherry tomatoes to each bowl, and top with 2 tablespoons guacamole. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
576 Calories
11g Fat
69g Carbs
52g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 576
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 635mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 14g 50%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 52g
Vitamin C 22mg 110%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1236mg 26%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.