Chicken Burrito Bowls

These easy chicken burrito bowls are packed with juicy chicken, Spanish rice, corn, beans, tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a flavorful cilantro ranch dressing. This healthy, meal-prep-friendly recipe is simple to make, bursting with fresh flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying lunches everyone will crave.

Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls

If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner option that is both hearty, healthy, and appeals to even the picky eaters in your life, this recipe is it. These chicken burrito bowls are loaded with tender chicken, Spanish rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, and creamy avocado, then topped with a flavorful cilantro ranch dressing. Every bite is packed with fresh flavor and satisfying textures, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a wholesome family dinner.

My boys actually love chicken burrito bowls. They are perfect for dinner, leftover lunches and even snacks. We have hit the stage where my kids have dinner before dinner because they eat so dang much. It’s crazy. These chicken burrito bowls are both filling and fast and will be loved by everyone.

The Cowboys’ Rating: 10/10

Every time I make a new recipe, I have my family rate the recipe out of 10. By the time, these recipes make the blog, they’ve been tried and tested by some of my hardest tiny critics!

What Ingredients Are in Chicken Burrito Bowls?

• Chicken Breasts – I like to use chicken breasts for this recipe because they are cheap and fast. I just cut them into small slices, season them and cook them quickly.
• Spanish Rice – You don’t have to use Spanish rice, you can use any kind of cooked rice but I promise these chicken burrito bowls will be so much yummier with it! I have a full recipe here on how to make the easiest and most delicious Spanish rice.
• Corn
• Black Beans
• Diced Tomatoes
• Cilantro Ranch – If you are going to make these burrito bowls, I’m just going to say, don’t skip out on the cilantro ranch dressing. Holy cow it’s good. It’s super easy to make, you just throw all the ingredients in the blender and it’s good to go. Get my recipe for cilantro ranch dressing here.
• Avocados

seasonings

• Kosher Salt
• Minced Garlic
• Onion Powder
• Taco Seasoning

Tools You’ll Need

• Frying Pan
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Colander
• Can Opener

Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe

1. Cut the chicken breasts into small strips and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine the seasonings and coat the chicken evenly.
3. Heat 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
4. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the chicken is golden brown.
5. To assemble the burrito bowls, spoon rice into the bottom of each bowl.
6. Top with chicken, tomatoes, corn, and black beans.
7. Drizzle with cilantro ranch dressing and enjoy!

Gluten Free Chicken Burrito Bowls

This recipe is gluten free! I do always caution however, that you check to make sure that the ingredients YOU are using are indeed gluten free. Taco seasoning generally isn’t gluten free so I make my own taco seasoning. It’s the only taco seasoning that I use. Get my recipe here.

Storage and Reheating

The best part about this recipe, is that it makes great leftovers! I store each of the ingredients in their own airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, just assemble the burrito bowls again and warm it up.