Fiesta Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl
A quick and satisfying warm bowl featuring seasoned chicken breast, fiber-rich black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado. Tossed in avocado oil and fresh lime for a vibrant, high-protein meal without added sugars.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Danielle + Lila
Danielle created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Pre-cooked or leftover grilled chicken breast can be substituted to reduce total prep and cooking time to under 5 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at…
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at…
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add the avocado oil.
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Add the diced chicken breast to the…
Add the diced chicken breast to the hot skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Lower heat to medium-low at 300°F (150°C)…
Lower heat to medium-low at 300°F (150°C) and stir in the black beans, sweet corn, red bell pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until…
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables and beans are thoroughly warmed and tender-crisp.
Look for: the vegetables and beans are thoroughly warmed and tender-crisp
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Transfer the warm chicken and vegetable mixture…
Transfer the warm chicken and vegetable mixture into a serving bowl.
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Top with diced avocado and squeeze fresh…
Top with diced avocado and squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowl before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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