Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe (Chipotle Copycat)

This chicken burrito bowl, is a nutritious, delicious and filling meal. It’s a healthier (and less expensive) chipotle copycat. Plus it’s just as tasty (if not more so!). Great for meal prep and easy lunches.

This burrito bowl has it all! Wonderfully flavored chili chicken, a tangy salsa, creamy avocados, sweet corn and much much more! Easy to whip up ahead of time, it’s hearty, delicious while still feeling lovely and fresh.

How To Make Chicken Burrito Bowls – Step By Step 

Be sure to see the full recipe ingredients and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!

What Is A Burrito Bowl?

A burrito bowl is all of your favorite burrito fillings minus the tortilla. Burrito bowls are typically served over rice, or if you’re looking to cut down on your carbs, you can serve your toppings on a bed of shredded romaine lettuce.

Can I Substitute The White Rice?

Indeed! Brown rice gives you a solid dose of healthy carbs and fiber. You can also use quinoa, white rice, amaranth or couscous as an alternative grain.

How Long Do Burrito Bowl Last In The Fridge?

Burrito Bowls will last approximately 3-5 days in the refrigerator. 

The cooked/warm components can be stored together: chicken, rice, black beans and will allow you to heat them in the microwave without heating the fresh components.

I would suggest storing the fresh/cold components in separate containers: lettuce, tomatoes, mangoes, etc. so they don’t make each other soggy and stay as fresh as possible.

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Have you tried this Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

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Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe (Chipotle Copycat)

This chicken burrito bowl, is a nutritious, delicious and filling meal. It's a healthier (and less expensive) chipotle copycat. Plus it's just as tasty (if not more so!). Great for meal prep and easy lunches.

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Total Time : 25 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 chicken breasts
• ▢ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 tsp paprika
• ▢ 1 tsp cumin
• ▢ 1/2 tsp ground chili pepper
• ▢ 1/2 tsp salt
• ▢ 1/2 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 1 cup corn canned
• ▢ 1 cup black beans canned
• ▢ 1 cup rice boiled
• ▢ 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
• ▢ 1 avocado sliced
• ▢ ¼ cup sour cream
• ▢ ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

For salsa:

• ▢ 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
• ▢ ½ to mato chopped
• ▢ ½ onion chopped
• ▢ 2 tbsp white vinegar
• ▢ Juice of 2 limes
• ▢ Pinch of salt

Instructions

For Burrito Bowl:

• Cut chicken breast in bite size pieces
• Add chicken breast pieces in a medium sized bowl
• Add olive oil, paprika, cumin, ground chili pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well until chicken is coated with spices and oil
• Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat
• Add chicken in pan and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked
• Set chicken aside
• Cook rice according to box instructions
• In a large bowl add chopped lettuce, corn, beans, rice and cooked chicken
• Add salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream and cheddar cheese on top. Enjoy!

For salsa:

• Finely chop cilantro, tomato and onion. Add in a small bowl
• Add vinegar, lime juice and salt
• Mix well until everything is combined

Notes

• If you like your salsa to be extra smooth you can pulse all the ingredients in a blender for 10-15 seconds
• Save time by using rice packets which take 90 seconds to cook.
• You can make the burrito bowls vegetarian by swapping the chicken for roasted veggies.
• Make low cab burrito bowls by replacing the rice with cauliflower rice.
• Turn these burrito bowls into a burrito by wrapping in tortillas, or turn the filling into a wrap by wrapping in spinach wraps (or your fav), or turn into a salad by swapping the rice for lettuce.
• The ingredients and measurements are simply suggestions.  You can use add/swap any ingredients for your favs. 

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe (Chipotle Copycat)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 618 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 87mg29%

Sodium 495mg22%

Potassium 1141mg33%

Carbohydrates 67g22%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 37g74%

Vitamin A 2881IU58%

Vitamin C 22mg27%

Calcium 130mg13%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American, Mexican

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This recipe was contributed by Michaella at Well + Yum.