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.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Add the olive oil, paprika, cumin, ground chili pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until chicken is coated with spices and oil.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground chili pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Heat a nonstick pan over medium, add the chicken, and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side, until thoroughly cooked. Set aside.
Cook the rice according to the box instructions.
1 cup dry white rice
In a large bowl, add the chopped lettuce, corn, beans, rice, and cooked chicken.
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup canned corn, 1 cup canned black beans
Make the salsa: Add all salsa ingredients to a bowl and mix well until combined.
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, ½ tomato, ½ onion, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 4 tablespoons lime juice, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Add the salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream, and cheddar cheese on top of the burrito bowls. Enjoy!
1 avocado, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
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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.
Make low-carb burrito bowls by replacing the rice with cauliflower rice.
The ingredients and measurements are simply suggestions. You can use add/swap any ingredients for your favs.
Storage: Store chicken burrito bowls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.