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Chicken Burrito Bowls with Avocado Crema

Yields4 ServingsTotal Time1 hr

Discover a delicious and nutritious dietitian made chicken burrito bowl recipe that can be adapted to your dietary needs, your preferences, and foods on hand.

Dietitian created chicken burrito bowl

Chicken
 Chicken breasts (2-3) pounded thin
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 tbsp lime juice
 cajun seasoning
 chili powder
 ground cumin
 paprika
 onion powder
 garlic powder
 salt
 pepper
Avocado Crema
 1 medium avocado
 0.50 cup plain Greek yogurt
 2 tbsp mayonnaise
 1 tbsp lime juice
 0.50 tsp salt
 0.25 tsp ground cumin
 0.25 tsp garlic powder
For the Bowl
 2 cups cooked rice
 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (398ml)
 1 cup corn kernals
 1 bell pepper, diced
 1 cup tomatoes, diced
 1 cup cucumber, diced
Optional Toppings
 chopped pineapple
 lime wedges
 cilantro
 shredded cheese
 sauteed spinach
 roasted squash or sweet potato
 tortilla chips
 pico de gallo
 salsa
 sour cream
 hot sauce
Directions
1

Marinade chicken. Mix all ingredients listed under 'chicken' in a large bowl. Add chicken and mix until covered. Let sit for about 1 hour before cooking

2

Combine all avocado crema ingredients in a blender. Mix until smooth and set aside in fridge until serving

3

Cook rice or grain of choice as per the direction on the package. Add in flavours if desired such as lime, cilantro, and salt and pepper

4

Heat a pan on the stove to medium high heat. Sear chicken on each side for 5-7 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Let cool until you can handle it and slice into smaller pieces before serving

5

While chicken and rice are cooking, prepare all other ingredients - chopping, sautéing, roasting, etc. depending on which toppings you choose

6

Assemble by dishing rice and chicken into a bowl, add all your toppings and finish with avocado crema, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

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