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High-Protein Chicken Burrito Bowl With Avocado Sauce
35min
Total Time
4 people
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
620 kcal
Calories
High-Protein Chicken Burrito Bowl with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce — goodbye boring lunches!
Ingredients
4
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Olive oil for cooking
- Optional: jalapeño, sliced
Instructions
1
Trim and cube chicken into bite sized pieces
2
Season chicken with cumin, chili, paprika, salt
3
Set Instant Pot to sauté with oil
4
Brown chicken 2-3 minutes per side
5
Add rice and chicken broth to pot
6
Close lid and seal valve
7
Pressure cook on HIGH eight minutes
8
Natural release ten minutes then quick release
9
Fluff rice and stir in corn and beans
10
Make avocado sauce in blender with yogurt
11
Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, and veggies
12
Garnish with cilantro, lime, and onion
Pro Tips
Marinate chicken briefly for more flavor
Use ripe avocado for creamier sauce
Toast rice for nuttier taste
Reserve lime zest for garnish
Troubleshooting
Rice undercooked add two minutes pressure
Sauce too thin add more avocado
Too salty add extra rice
Chicken rubbery reduce cook time
Recipe Variations
Swap chicken for grilled tofu
Use cilantro lime brown rice
Add spicy salsa for heat
Top with queso fresco
Serving Suggestions
Serve with lime wedges
Add sliced avocado
Top with pickled onions
Serve with tortilla chips
Nutrition Facts
620
Calories
48g
Protein
62g
Carbs
26g
Fat
12g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
680mg
Sodium
110mg
Cholesterol
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overcooking chicken makes it dry
Using unripe avocado ruins sauce
Forgetting to rinse rice makes it sticky
Overfilling Instant Pot causes errors
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes. Add 5-10 minutes to pressure time. Ensure 165°F.
Can I skip the yogurt?
Yes. Use extra avocado for creaminess instead.
Is this gluten free?
Yes if you use certified gluten-free rice.
Can I make it spicy?
Add jalapeño or hot sauce to taste.
How to keep avocado from browning?
Add lime juice and store sauce sealed.
Reviews
Kim
Apr 11, 2026
Perfect for busy weeknights
Raj
Apr 28, 2026
Great protein punch and flavor
Sofia
Apr 12, 2026
Loved the creamy avocado sauce
Chen
May 6, 2026
Easy to meal prep
Ahmed
Apr 29, 2026
Family favorite, healthy and filling
