Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-25 · Updated 2026-03-25

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A quick, protein-packed meal featuring tender chicken, spicy black beans, and fluffy rice, all served in a vibrant bowl. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breast, black beans, brown rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6-ounce) breasts chicken breast
1 (15-ounce) can, drained black beans
1 cup, cooked brown rice
4 large, warmed tortillas
1, sliced avocado
1, cut into wedges lime
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin

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Instructions

Step 1: Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken 6-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Shred into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Toss black beans with 1 tsp chili powder and 1/2 tsp cumin. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Step 3: Assemble bowls with rice, shredded chicken, black beans, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime. Top with warmed tortillas for a handheld option.