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1) Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice

This one is my most-used weeknight move when dance practice runs long and I need dinner in under 30 minutes. The chicken soaks up the cumin and chili powder fast, and the lime in the rice gives everything a bright, slightly tangy lift that wakes up the whole bowl. My kids scraped their bowls clean —
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack

Method
 

  1. Cook rice with chicken broth according to package, then stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin, chili powder, and chicken; warm and toss to coat.
  3. Stir beans and corn into pan just to heat through, 2-3 minutes.
  4. Build bowls: rice first, then chicken mixture, salsa, and cheese on top.
  5. Let kids add sour cream or avocado if they want.
  6. Serve warm.