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Burrito bowl with guacamole on top
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Spicy Mexican Burrito Bowl

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken breast
  • 2 Carrots
  • 1 Green pepper
  • 1 Cob Corn
  • 1 Cup Brown rice
  • 1 Avacado
  • 1/2 Cup Cheese (optional)
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cube Chicken stock powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  • Finely dice the carrot and green pepper.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large frypan over a medium-high heat. Add carrot and green pepper and cook, stirring until brown and charred
  • Remove the corn kernels from the cob and add to the pan. Add spices and cook stirring 30 seconds. Remove vegetables from pan and wipe clean. 
  • Return pan to the heat and add another teaspoon  of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering add the finely diced chicken breast. Cook, stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until the meat has browned.
  • Return vegetables to the pan with the chicken. Add the tin chopped tomatoes and turn down the heat to low. Allow to simmer 5-6 minutes until thick.
  • To make the rice: add 1 cup of rice, 2 cups of water and a teaspoon of salt to a pot. Bring to a boil then turn down heat to low. Simmer covered 12 minutes. Remove from heat without taking off the lid and sit for a further 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • To build the bowls, add a spoon of rice to each bowl/plate and top with the meat mixture. Add avocado and fresh spring onions if desired.

Notes

8 Weight Watchers point per serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 2373mg | Potassium: 933mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2.4mg