Copycat Chipotle Chicken Bowl
It's easier than you think to make our homemade chicken Chipotle bowl recipe at home. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's packed with flavorful chicken, fluffy rice & all the toppings.
Servings: 4
Calories: 402kcal
Ingredients
CHICKEN & MARINADE
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
BOWL
- 1 cup white or brown rice cooked
- 2 cups lettuce chopped
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- ½ cup red onion
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1 avocado sliced
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- Bell peppers (** see notes)
- Tomatoes
- Salsa
- Cheddar cheese shredded
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
CHICKEN
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and seasonings.
- Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes in refrigerator.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to a heavy skillet and heat to medium. Add chicken and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning several times. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove chicken to cutting board and allow to rest.
- Slice or dice chicken after it has cooled.
BOWL
- While the chicken is cooking, cook the rice according to package directions.
- Clean and cut vegetables; drain and rinse black beans.
- Assemble burrito bowls with toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Cook the peppers with the chicken for an extra flavor boost.
- Top with my go-to creamy Southwest Dressing.
- If you're short on time use microwavable ready rice.
- For a low carb option, substitute with cauliflower rice.
- Customize the bowls with your favorite toppings in your preferred quantities.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, in airtight containers. If possible, store the ingredients for maximum freshness.
- This is an easy recipe for meal prepping. Prepare the chicken and prep the toppings over the weekend. Store the ingredients separately in the refrigerator, to maintain the best quality.
- Optional ingredients are not included in nutritional calculations.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1135IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg