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One-Pan Chicken Burrito Bowl

This dish features tender, diced chicken cooked with aromatic garlic and cumin, combined with seasoned rice and fresh toppings all prepared in a single skillet. The final presentation is colorful and inviting, with ingredients melded together into a satisfying, slightly crispy rice layer topped with cilantro and lime.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced into small pieces
  • 1 cup white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water with chicken bouillon
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime lime cut into wedges
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro fresh
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional, for serving
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  2. Add the minced garlic and ground cumin to the same skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add the rinsed rice to the skillet, stirring to coat it with the garlic and cumin mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to become slightly toasted and translucent at the edges.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. Uncover the skillet and gently fluff the rice with a fork. Nestle the cooked chicken back into the rice, spreading it evenly across the skillet. Let everything cook together for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
  6. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the rice and chicken mixture, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Toss carefully to distribute the flavors evenly.
  7. Serve the burrito bowl hot, topped with shredded cheese and additional lime wedges if desired. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and satisfying texture of this one-pan dish.