High Protein Chicken Burrito Bowl (Easy Meal Prep, Low Carb Option)
This high protein chicken burrito bowl is one of those meals that makes eating well feel easy. It’s simple, satisfying, and flexible enough to fit your goals—whether you’re focusing on fat loss, strength, or just getting more protein in your day.
Servings: 4
Calories: 482
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 ⅓ cups canned corn
- 1 ⅓ cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- Pico de gallo
High protein crema
- ½ cup 2% cottage cheese
- ½ cup plain non fat greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic
- salt to taste
- water to thin sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a sheet tray with parchment paper or foil. Place the chicken breasts on the lined sheet tray and season with the taco seasoning. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the Chicken is baking, make the crema. Add all ingredients to a blender jar and blend until smooth. If the mixture is struggling to blend, add a little bit of water to help it along.
- Assemble the bowls: add ½ cup cooked rice, ⅓ cup corn, and ⅓ cup black beans to a bowl. Top with ¼th of the cooked chicken. Drizzle a couple tablespoons on top. Finish with a big spoonful of pico de gallo.
Notes
To make this a low carb chicken burrito bowl, swap the rice for cauliflower rice and replace the black beans and corn with sautéed zucchini. You can also add extra lettuce or fajita vegetables to keep it filling and flavorful.
Nutrition for low carb option: 325 cals / 11g fat / 14g carbs / 4g fiber / 43g protein
Nutrition
Calories: 482 | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 9g