Lunch
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Quinoa simmered with cumin releases a warm, earthy aroma that anchors juicy slices of grilled chicken. Crisp shreds of lettuce mingle with creamy avocado-cilantro yogurt, creating fresh, bright bites that finish with a gentle tang of lime.

- Total
- 43 min
- Prep
- 35 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Serves
- 5
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 377
- Protein
- 36g
- Carbs
- 26g
- Fat
- 14g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sodium
- 512mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved horizontally
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 of a peeled avocado
- 1/4 cup finely snipped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 tsp 3 to 4 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 of a 15-oz. can (3/4 cup) reduced-sodium pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (1 oz.)
- 2 tbsp roasted and salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa with cumin and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over medium. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Remove and let stand 5 minutes. Cut into strips.
- In a small bowl combine avocado, cilantro, yogurt and lime juice until nearly smooth. If desired, thin with milk to reach drizzling consistency.
- Divide lettuce among individual bowls. Top with quinoa, tomatoes, beans, chicken, avocado mixture, cheese and pepitas.