Chicken Burrito Bowls

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Chicken Burrito Bowls

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Bowls fileld with shredded chicken, rice, tomatoes, black beans, sliced avocados, cilantro, and sliced limes on the side

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
25min
Prep
45min
Total

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Description

Go ahead and build your own. Set out ingredients buffet style and let each family member personalize their own bowl.

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Ingredients
Serves 4
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Rice
2 c. Hy-Vee Instant brown rice
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tbsp. cilantro , chopped
Shredded Chicken Filling
4 c. Hy-Vee 33% less sodium chicken broth
2 (8 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tbsp. Hy-Vee Select extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. ancho chile pepper
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
Optional Toppings
1 c. Hy-Vee no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 c. tomato, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 c. bell pepper, sliced, sauteed
1 c. red onion, sliced, sauteed
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
½ c. corn kernels, sauteed
½ c. Hy-Vee shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ c. green and/or red salsa

Things To Grab

  • Large stockpot
  • Meat thermometer
  • Cutting board
  • Large skillet

Directions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Set aside and keep warm.

  2. Bring broth and chicken breast halves to boiling in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked (165 degrees). Remove chicken and set aside on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Discard liquid or reserve for another use.

  3. Cut chicken with the grain into thin slices. Using hands, shred chicken.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and chile powder; cook, stirring constantly until chicken is heated through and thoroughly coated with seasoning. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  5. Divide rice and chicken mixture among four bowls. Top with desired toppings.
  6. Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. When working with jalapenos, wear protective gloves.

Nutrition facts

Servings

330 Calories per serving

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Protein: 34g

Daily Values

0%
Vitamin A 2%
0%
Vitamin C 8%
0%
Iron 15%
0%
Calcium 2%

Recipe Source:

Balance Magazine 2017