Easy One-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Make your own one-pot chicken burrito bowl at home without all the dishes! It’s the perfect easy main dish for Mexican-inspired nights.

If you love the Chipotle burrito bowls filled with rice and tender chicken, this is the perfect copycat recipe. Peppers, onions, beans, chicken, cheese, and rice combine to make the most delicious homemade version you’ll ever eat. The deconstructed burrito can be changed to match your cravings. 

This delicious recipe uses the best part of a burrito. You can fill it up with a ton of toppings or make it simple. You have full control of every step of the process. It’s a perfect replacement for tacos on Taco Tuesday and the best way to meal prep for the rest of the week. 

Why You’ll Love Chicken Burrito Bowl

• Fresh, flavorful ingredients. From the fresh cilantro and tomatoes to the bold flavor of the onions, this is made with the best-tasting ingredients. 
• Easy lunch. Make it ahead and store it in the refrigerator. You can eat it cold or warm it up. 
• Tastes like chicken burritos. It’s perfect if you need a gluten-free replacement. 
• Easy to customize. Use ground chicken or ground turkey instead of shredded chicken. 
• Mild, kid-friendly recipe. Little ones can add their favorite toppings. 

Ingredients

The fresh ingredients in this burrito bowl can’t be beat. Here’s what I used to make my chicken burrito bowl. The ingredients are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

• Vegetable oil – Use this or olive oil to saute the onions, peppers, and tomatoes. 
• Yellow onion – Any onion color will elevate the flavors of the peppers. 
• Red and yellow peppers – Any color of bell peppers adds an earthy crunch to the tasty bowls.
• Tomatoes – Use your favorite kind of larger tomatoes. If you use smaller tomatoes, you must use twice as many. 
• Salt and pepper – This adds flavor to the rest of the ingredients. 
• Tomato paste – The tomato paste sweetens and rounds out the flavors of the taco seasoning. 
• Taco seasoning – Buy a packet or make your seasoning blend. 
• Pinto beans – Drain and rinse the can of pinto beans. You can also use fresh beans that you cooked.
• Chicken breasts – Shredded chicken breast is the main source of protein in the bowls. 
• Rice – You’ll use uncooked rice in the bowls. 
• Water – This will cook the chicken and the rice in the casserole. 
• Cheddar cheese – This is added right before you serve it, and it melts beautifully. 
• Cilantro – This is an optional herb to add as a garnish. 

How to Make One-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl

• Step One: Add vegetable oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, tomatoes, red pepper, yellow pepper, salt and pepper. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring often.

• Step Two: Add tomato paste and taco seasoning. Cook an additional minute, stirring often.
• Step Three: Add chicken, pinto beans, rice and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.

• Step Four: Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Step Five: Stir in cheddar cheese and cilantro and serve hot.

What to Serve with Chicken Burrito Bowl

A warm chicken burrito bowl will taste amazing with your favorite Mexican-inspired foods. 

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Variations and Substitutions

• Use ground beef instead of chicken breasts. 
• Replace the yellow onion with diced red onion. 
• Turn it into nachos. Place all the toppings on top of tortilla chips. 

Storage Instructions 

Store any leftover chicken burrito bowls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Chicken Burrito Bowl Tips and Tricks

• Cook the rice in chicken broth. 
• Make homemade taco seasoning with chili powder and other spices. 
• Save time by pre-cooking the chicken in the Instant Pot. 

Can I Make Ahead?

Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time. But, for the best results, I recommend storing each ingredient in separate containers. Then, combine them in a bowl right before you serve it.  

What Kind of Rice To Use?

I kept my recipe simple by cooking white rice with the rest of the ingredients. If you want to change it, leave the rice and water out of the recipe and make cilantro-lime rice on the side. 

Can I Use Brown Rice? 

Yes, you can use brown rice instead of white rice. This won’t change the cooking time. Just check the rice after about 20 minutes. If it’s not quite finished cooking, cook the easy chicken recipes for a bit longer. 

What Is A Burrito Bowl?

A burrito bowl is a skillet recipe made with all your favorite burrito fillings without the tortilla. These easy burrito bowls are a great recipe to make when you need to get dinner for your family in less than 30 minutes. Since it’s made with both rice and chicken, it’s a complete meal in one skillet. 

What Else Can You Add to the Homemade Burrito Bowl?

Make it with your favorite toppings. Try it with any of these topping choices: 

• Black Beans 
• Sour Cream 
• Lime Juice 
• Romaine Lettuce 
• Sweet Corn 
• Adobo Sauce 

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