This site contains affiliate links. Please see Policies for more information.
These Weight Watchers Burrito Bowls are a delicious meal prep recipe! Prepping Weight Watchers lunch recipes is a great way to stay on track for your daily points!
The whole family loves them because they can customize their flavors to include all of their favorites (and to leave out the things they don’t love). This particular delicious Weight Watchers recipe is just 3 Blue Plan Points | 7 Green Plan Points | 0 Purple Plan Points | 2023 Points: 3 per serving, not including toppings.
If you are looking for a great choice on those days when you are nearly out of points till evening rolls around, these Weight Watchers burrito bowls are the answer! You can enjoy a delicious meal that will keep you full and satisfied without going over on your points or skimping on your dinner options.
Weight Watchers burrito bowls are an easy way to pile on the flavors without packing on points and calories. Dieting doesn’t have to be difficult with delicious recipes like this!
Do I have to make this in the Instant Pot?
The Instant Pot makes everything easier. If you don’t have one yet, check out this post that details the difference between all the various models and upgrades.
Making this in the Instant Pot works because everything has similar cooking times which is why I don’t have slow cooker or stovetop instructions for this particular recipe.
Weight Watchers Chicken Burrito Bowls Ingredients:
You can find the amounts in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post but here is what you’ll need to put this delicious recipe together.
- Frozen chicken breasts
- Uncooked brown rice
- Dry black beans (not soaked)
- Diced tomatoes , no sugar added
- Minced garlic
- Cumin
- Onion powder
- Chili powder
- Chicken stock
Toppings for Weight Watchers Burrito Bowls:
Here are the toppings that we like to include when we make these these delicious chicken burritos in a bowl:
- Romaine lettuce
- Cheddar cheese
- Avocado
- Salsa or pico de gallo
Remember that with most WW programs you can add fresh vegetables that are zero points! You can also add things like sour cream, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice. This recipe is really versatile and can benefit from all kinds of toppings!
How to make these Burrito Bowls:
- Combine all the ingredients in the Instant Pot. Lock the lid into place and seal the pressure valve.
- Using the manual mode cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. When done release by turning the pressure valve to open, be sure to use a long spoon or a silicone oven mitt to move the valve.
- Open the lid and remove the chicken to shred. I use my mixer to shred chicken–it’s SO easy to do! Just make sure to stand right there and watch because the chicken goes from shredded to ground pretty quickly.
- Add the chicken back into the Instant Pot, stir well.
- Measure and place the romaine lettuce in your bowl. Top with 1/4 of the beans, rice, and shredded chicken.
- Measure out and sprinkle with cheese, salsa, and avocado if you’d like!
The beans in this recipe can be a little tough–if by chance the beans you purchased at the store happen to be a little old, they need longer to cook. Know that you might have to allow them to sit a little longer or turn the pot back on for a few minutes, depending on your elevation, size of pot, and age of dry beans in your pantry.
Can I use fresh chicken breasts?
No. You also can’t substitute canned beans and or other ingredients for this recipe. These particular ingredients work together because of the liquid they give off/soak up/require and their similar cooking times in the Instant Pot.
If you make changes to the recipe you’ll have to adjust cooking times, liquid ratios, and more. It’s just messy and doesn’t come out right when you sub in different types of ingredients.
Can I double this burrito bowls recipe? Does it change the cooking time?
You can easily double this recipe and you don’t need to adjust the cooking times for that! If you want to meal prep or are just feeding a larger crowd these chicken burrito bowls are a great option.
Looking for other great Weight Watchers dinner recipes?
Another great Weight Watchers friendly dinner recipe you can make in the Instant Pot is right here, Weight Watchers lasagna anyone?
Also try some of these great options:
- Weight Watchers Cajun Chicken Alfredo
- Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Weight Watchers Teriyaki Meatballs
- Weight Watchers Beef Stroganoff
- Weight Watchers Meatloaf Bites
Weight Watchers Instant Pot Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts frozen
- 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup dry black beans not soaked
- 15 oz diced tomatoes no sugar added
- 2 tbsp garlic Minced
- 2 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1.5 cups chicken stock low sodium
Toppings for WW Burrito Bowls
- Romaine lettuce
- Cheddar cheese
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Avocado
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in the Instant Pot. Lock the lid into place and seal the pressure valve. 2 chicken breasts, 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice, 1/2 cup dry black beans, 15 oz diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp garlic, 2 tbsp Cumin, 1 tbsp Onion powder, 2 tbsp Chili powder, 1.5 cups chicken stock
- Using the manual mode cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. When done release by turning the pressure valve to open, be sure to use a long spoon or a silicone oven mitt to move the valve. *If you notice that your beans are not done yet, do a natural pressure release.
- Open the lid and remove the chicken to shred. I use my mixer to shred chicken–it’s SO easy to do! Just make sure to stand right there and watch because the chicken goes from shredded to ground pretty quickly.
- Add the chicken back into the Instant Pot, stir well.
- Measure and place the romaine lettuce in your bowl. Top with 1/4 of the beans, rice, and shredded chicken. Measure out and sprinkle with cheese, salsa, and avocado if you'd like! Romaine lettuce, Cheddar cheese, Salsa or pico de gallo, Avocado
Notes
Nutrition
Make This Recipe?
Make sure to follow on Pinterest @bludlum and on Instagram @beccaludlum
Can you use fresh chicken? Is there a difference in time?
Because of the dry ingredients in this recipe, no–you can’t use fresh chicken. It won’t have the liquid it needs or the time it needs to cook the rice and beans.
Can you double this recipe?
Absolutely!
Did you change the time when you doubled the recipe?
I didn’t!
Hi, I am not a fan of black beans and am curious if I could substitute different dry beans, maybe pinto?
Hey Jen! I haven’t tried it with pinto, but I found this post that gives a quick summary of the cook times for different beans (down in the printable recipe) and it looks like the cook time is pretty similar–I think you’re safe trying it! https://greenhealthycooking.com/instant-pot-beans/
I’d love to know how it turns out for you!
Not a fan. Followed recipe exactly with frozen chicken breast. Came out bland and the chicken was very tough. I found it barely edible, but my wife couldn’t even finish one serving.
I’m sorry that the recipe didn’t work out for you! I hope you try it again :)
So many great flavours. And healthy too! This burrito bowl’s a winner, thank you!
Looks really delicious! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a yummy recipe! Burrito bowls are always a hit around here!
These were SO good! I didn’t leave dinner still feeling hungry and they had a ton of flavor. Thank you!
I tried this recipe last night and I had to cook it longer because the chicken was tough the beans and the rice weren’t cooked all the way through, still TOUGH. I put The chicken back into the instant pot and cooked it for 10 more minutes and it was delicious !
I’m so glad you liked it! Yes, as I’ve mentioned in the recipe the beans can be a bit of a pain. It seems there are several things that can affect their cook time, including how long they sit on the grocery store shelf before you even buy them. I wish it were easier to know right away how long they need :)
what woud be the green and purple points for these bowls? Tahnks. I am going to try it tomorrow.
7 green points, 1 purple point – not including your toppings :)
can leftovers be frozen? i’m new to the meal prep train and already have the rest of my week done. somehow i didn’t plan for the 2 leftover portions.
Yes! We like to place in individual containers and freeze until ready to eat :)
If I use canned beans but addbth at end, do I need to use less water?
Yes :)