Quick Stovetop Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl
A fresh Mexican-inspired bowl featuring juicy spiced chicken breast, sweet corn, black beans, and brown rice. Balanced, satisfying, and ready in under 20 minutes for a simple two-serving lunch or dinner.
Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Total
18 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Laura + Lila
Laura 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.
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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.
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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.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Total
18 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Dice 300g raw chicken breast into bite-sized…
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Dice 300g raw chicken breast into bite-sized…
Dice 300g raw chicken breast into bite-sized 1 inch (2.5cm) pieces.
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet…
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmered.
Look for: shimmered
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Add chicken pieces and taco seasoning to…
Add chicken pieces and taco seasoning to the skillet, stirring continuously for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C)
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Heat the microwave brown rice pouch according…
Heat the microwave brown rice pouch according to package instructions for 90 seconds.
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Divide the warm brown rice evenly between…
Divide the warm brown rice evenly between two serving bowls.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top each bowl with half of the…
Top each bowl with half of the cooked spiced chicken, rinsed black beans, sweet corn, diced tomato, and chopped coriander.
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Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl…
Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl before serving warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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