Chicken Burrito Bowl

Another great recipe for that leftover chicken! I absolutely love burrito bowls. Completely full of fresh ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. Double up the recipe and it is great for meal prep as well. And the best part, you don’t have to pay extra for guacamole 😉

I have to admit, I always have fresh cooked black beans in the freezer ready to go. On top of that, because there is only two of us here, leftover chicken is constantly in our fridge as I tend to always cook enough for like 10! So, when it comes to wanting to cook an extra side real quick without making a mess, I am very thankful for my pressure cooker… and for my husband that honestly makes the best rice! Below is his recipe for an easy pressure cooker rice.

Easy Pressure Cooker Rice

• 1 C rice
• 1 C water
• 1 C chicken broth
• 1/4 C diced red onion
• 1 bay leaf
• salt/pepper to taste
• Optional – 1/8 C diced roma tomato

Place all ingredients in pressure cooker. Set on high for 4 minutes. Natural release for 10 minutes. Then quick release and open. Remove bay leaf and immediately serve.

Ingredients

*Serves 2

For the chicken:

• 1 C shredded chicken (about 1 chicken breast)
• 2 C cooked rice (see above for a quick recipe)
• 1 C black beans
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1/2 C shredded lettuce
• fresh sweet corn from 2 cobs
• 1/2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• salt & pepper to taste

For Serving:

• Avocado slices or guacamole
• Sour cream or Greek Yogurt
• Chopped cilantro
• Pico de Gallo
• Lime wedges
• Corn chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Add your olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add your sliced onions and bell peppers. Season with smoke paprika, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings you prefer. Sauté until softened and caramelized, about 10-12 minutes. Once done, remove from pan and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add your butter. Once melted, toss in your corn and season with salt & pepper. Stir until kernels are charred.

To assemble:

1. Fill bowls with rice and top with shredded chicken, shredded lettuce, black beans, cooked peppers, and charred corn.
2. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and your favorite corn chips!