This chicken burrito bowl is one of the most reliable high protein meals you can make.

Simple ingredients, easy prep, and perfect for making multiple meals at once. It’s filling, balanced, and something you won’t get tired of.

If you need a go-to meal prep option that actually works, this is it.

• Protein: ~45g per serving
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 2–4
• Difficulty: Easy

Dad Check:

✓ High Protein — YES
✕ Keto Friendly — NO
✓ Kid Approved — YES
✓ Under $15 — YES
✕ Low Carb — NO

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 cup black beans
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• Salt & pepper
• Optional:
• lettuce
• tomato
• cilantro

Sauce

Smoky Chipotle Yogurt Sauce:

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp chipotle sauce (or adobo)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Squeeze of lime
• Pinch of salt

Mix until smooth.

→ View full sauce recipe here: Smoky Chipotle Yogurt Sauce

Instructions

1. Cook chicken in a pan until fully done.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Slice or dice chicken.
4. Prepare rice if not already cooked.
5. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, beans, and corn.
6. Add cheese and toppings.
7. Drizzle sauce on top.
8. Serve or store for meal prep.

Pro Tip

Build your bowl with more protein than rice.

Most people overload rice and underload protein.

Flip that:

• more chicken
• less rice

You stay fuller longer and hit your protein goals easier.

Protein Breakdown

This meal delivers approximately 45g of protein per serving.

Protein Sources:

• Chicken Breast (1 lb / ~3 servings): ~35–40g protein per serving
• Black Beans: ~5–7g protein
• Cheese: ~5–8g protein

Total: ~45g protein per serving

How to Adjust:

• Add more chicken → biggest protein increase
• Add more beans → boost fiber + protein
• Reduce rice → lower carbs

Meal Prep Tips

• Store in containers for up to 4 days
• Keep sauce separate until serving
• Reheat and add fresh toppings after

You don’t need complicated meals to stay consistent.

Simple, repeatable meals like this are what actually work. High protein, easy to prep, and something you can rely on all week.

Keep it simple. Stay consistent. That’s how you win.

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