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Easy Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls (Meal Prep)

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These Easy Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls are a high-protein, gluten-free meal prep favorite loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Juicy spiced chicken, cilantro lime rice, black bean corn salsa, and Southwest dressing make this an easy, customizable lunch or dinner bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 1 roma tomato, diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked cilantro lime rice (or plain rice/quinoa/cauliflower rice)
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Southwest dressing (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let cool slightly, then slice.
  3. In a large bowl, mix black beans, corn, red and green bell peppers, red onion, roma tomato, cilantro, and jalapeno (if using).
  4. Add lime juice, vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the salsa mixture. Stir well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
  5. Stir chopped cilantro and lime juice into freshly cooked rice for the base.
  6. To assemble bowls, layer cilantro lime rice, chopped romaine lettuce, black bean corn salsa, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with Southwest dressing before serving.

Notes

  • Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
  • Grilled tofu or tempeh makes a great vegetarian substitute.
  • Add cheese like cotija or cheddar for extra flavor.
  • Keep components separate when meal prepping for best freshness.
  • Make homemade Southwest dressing with Greek yogurt, lime juice, and taco-style seasonings.

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