Hi friends! Weeknights are rushed in our house, and I’m always looking for quick and easy meals to serve my family. I’ve gotten creative with leftovers, but with a table full of picky eaters, the food has to taste good. Luckily, these easy chicken burrito bowls can be made in a matter of minutes, and best of all, my family loves them!
Burritos are frequently on the menu here, and my kids devour them in a matter of minutes. In fact, I’m pretty sure that they’ll eat almost anything if it’s served in a wrap.
Personally, I’m a fan of burrito bowls. You get all of the tasty filling, and it’s just a little bit lighter. I usually order a burrito bowl whenever we eat out at Chipotle’s, but it’s just as flavorful and a lot cheaper to make our own.
The key is to start with cooked chicken. You can use leftovers or pick up a rotisserie chicken, or you can even use some precooked frozen meat. It’s a huge time saver, and that’s what we’re going for here. Add a can of black beans, some frozen or canned corn and instant rice, and you’re good to go!
Ingredients for Easy Chicken Burrito Bowls
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 6 cups cooked rice
- 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup yellow or white onions, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 Anaheim pepper or jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Arugula, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and sour cream for garnish
Directions
This makes enough for the seven of us, and sometimes, we even have a little bit left over for lunch, especially since the younger kids have smaller bowls.
Do you have any kitchen shortcuts or time-saving meal ideas to share? I’d love to hear them.
Have a super day!
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Miz Helen says
Your Burrito Bowls look awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
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Miz Helen
Dee M says
I love Chipotles, but this is pretty close! And, you are totally making me blush right now — thank you!! 🙂
Dee M says
Aww, I hope you like it, Carol. 🙂
Carol says
I was a very picky eater when I was young, but that was because my mom was a horrible cook. As an adult, I've never been picky until now. This sounds really good, and I've copied the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says
What a coincidence- I ate my very first chicken burrito bowl last night – though it was Chipotle and not YOUR delicious yummy recipe. Finding time is eluding me lately and I have done very little cooking.
I may not always comment but I sure love your blog and really love your tried-and-true amazing recipes. I find them very inspirational for me to get my lazy bum back into the kitchen and get busy again! (Once wedding is over, right?)
Hugs!!!!
Dee M says
My kids aren't crazy about leftovers as is, but if I change things up, they'll eat it faster! 🙂
Theresa says
I might have to do this! I just made burritos yesterday and have leftovers. Such an easy idea and seems like a whole different meal.