Name: One Pot Burrito Bowl from the Pot
Yield: 4

This One Pot Burrito Bowl mixes cheesy chicken, rice, beans, fire-roasted corn, tomatoes, and chiles with your top toppings for a flavor-packed meal.

This One-Pot Burrito Bowl Is…

straightforward to clean up: Just one skillet needed. Cook and clean up in a hurry!
All-in-one meal: Protein, veggies, grains—all covered in one tasty bowl.
Packed with flavor: Spices and enchilada sauce deliver loads of flavor.
A quick fix: Raid your pantry and use leftover chicken. Dinner’s ready before you know.
Great for leftovers: Even better the next day wrapped in a tortilla.
straightforward to do it your way: Add your favorite toppings for variation!

All the ingredients used in this dish prepped out for straightforward assembly.

One-Pot Burrito Bowl Ingredients

Olive oil: Avocado oil works too.
Seasonings: Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper. SO much flavor!
White rice: Use long grain. We’ve also tested basmati and it works well.
Diced tomatoes: Petite-diced and fire-roasted for smokiness.
Enchilada sauce: Stick to mild for less heat.
Broth: Swanson® chicken broth is a favorite.
Black beans: Drain and rinse.
Corn: Frozen fire-roasted preferred, canned is fine.
Green chiles: Use less or skip entirely to cut heat.
Cheddar cheese: Sharp for more flavor and freshly grated to avoid greasiness.
Chicken: Any cooked chicken, including rotisserie.

The rice being toasted and then corn, chiles, black beans, tomatoes, and broth added to the skillet.

How To Make This One Pot Burrito Bowl:

Start cooking: Heat oil, cook rice and seasonings until fragrant.
Add ingredients: Pour in tomatoes, sauce, broth, beans, corn, and chiles. Stir well.
Simmer: Cover, reduce heat after boiling, simmer until liquid is absorbed.
Finish: Off heat, let stand, then fluff rice, add chicken and cheese.
Serve: Add toppings to individual plates.

Quick Tip

Leftovers make a great burrito! Just warm them up, roll in a tortilla, spray with cooking oil, and crisp all over in a skillet.

Chicken being added to the pan and cheese being melted over the top of everything.

Featured Comment

“This dish is a family favorite! my mom always makes it for me when I come to visit and its a staple for meal prep in my home as well. It is satisfying to how much extra sauce the recipe makes for all of the Mexican style dishes I make. It really does take it from wow to WOAH!!! Do not skip the sauce. SO good.”
– Julia

Topping Ideas

Toppings really boost the flavor and texture of this One Pot Burrito Bowl. Consider adding something cool like sour cream or avocado to tame the spice.

Avocado or guacamole
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Freshly chopped cilantro
Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
Sliced jalapeños (for extra heat)
Lime wedges (for squeezing over the top)
Crumbled Queso fresco or Cotija cheese

Serve This One Pot Burrito Bowl With:

Tortilla chips: reliable for scooping or adding crunch.
Garden salad: Topped with a cilantro lime dressing.
Grilled vegetables: Such as bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
Southwest Quinoa Salad: A nutritious option with a Southwestern twist.
Cornbread: A comforting side that pairs well with the flavors in burrito bowls.
Refried Beans: Creamy and rich!