These Black Bean Burrito Bowls are perfect for lunch or dinner! No need for a tortilla for this burrito - just layers of chicken, rice, beans, tomatoes and lettuce with a lightly seasoned dressing.
I have recently fallen in love with burrito bowls! I don't know what it is about them, but they are my new favorite. These Black Bean Burrito Bowls are so delicious.
Burrito bowl
Think about all your favorite ingredients served inside a burrito. Take all those yummy ingredients and layer them in a bowl and eat it like a salad!
What ingredients do I need?
Maybe it's the fact that they are filled with some of my absolute favorites; grilled chicken or shredded chicken , avocados, cilantro lime rice, and all my favorite toppings. It's like eating a salad topped with your favorite burrito filling. These bowls are super versatile. If you don't like an ingredient, leave it out.
If you don't have something on hand, just substitute it for something else. Build these bowls the way you love them!
Use a bit of homemade taco seasoning or fajita seasoning in the homemade dressing!
What type of chicken do I use?
For this recipe, I seasoned and grilled a couple of chicken breasts. You could also use leftover rotisserie chicken or substitute your favorite meat. Want a vegetarian meal? Just omit the meat altogether.
I like to put all the ingredients out in little bowls and let everyone make their own burrito bowl. That way they get just what they want. The kids really like building their own and fill it with all their favorites.
You can use canned black beans or make your own Instant Pot Black Beans.
Other Recipes with Black Beans:
- Instant Pot Black Beans
- Black Bean Taco Cups
- Black Beans and Rice
- Black Bean and Corn Salad
- Black Beans and Rice
- Quinoa Enchilada Bake
- Black Bean Dip
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Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Other Ingredients
- 1 can black beans (rinsed)
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups lettuce (cut into bite sized pieces)
- ½ cup tomatoes (chopped)
- ¼ cups red onions (chopped)
- 1 whole avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup Queso Fresco (crumbled)
Dressing
- 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
- ½ juice of lime
Instructions
Chicken
- Season chicken and grill. Once cooked, cut into strips
Beans
- Rinse and drain beans. Add to a sauce pan with taco seasoning. Heat just until warm.
Dressing
- Combine sour cream, taco seasoning and lime juice together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Bowls
- In individual bowls, place lettuce, beans, and rice. Top with tomatoes, onions, avocado and chicken. Drizzle dressing on top.
Notes
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Fred G says
Great idea for tonight
cakespy says
YUM. I certainly know what's for dinner!! I prefer burritos in bowl form too!
Kathy says
You've gotta love a great burrito bowl!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
My son Nicholas was the first one to introduce to me to a burrito bowl and I've never looked back! We will love this! Thanks for sharing!!
Pamela @BrooklynFarmGirl says
I love the colors this is such a great idea for a healthy effortless meal
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
A few years ago I had a serious obsession with burrito bowls!! They are so gawsh darn delicious and pretty addictive if you ask me! These look perfect! Makes me want to hop in my kitchen and burrito bowl it up!! Cheers!
Kathy says
Thanks, Cheyanne!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss says
I'm with you! I love a good burrito bowl! These look sooo good!! I wish I was having for dinner tonight!
Kathy says
We are having them for dinner tonight!