Chicken Burrito Bowls

Chicken Burrito Bowls: A Flavor-Packed Meal

Chicken burrito bowls are the perfect blend of flavor, texture, and convenience. Whether you’re looking for a healthy meal prep option, a quick weeknight dinner, or a customizable family-friendly dish, these bowls deliver. Packed with seasoned chicken, rice, beans, and an array of fresh toppings, they offer something for everyone. Plus, you can cook the chicken in multiple ways to suit your preference!

Serve with Homemade Lemonade for a great meal!

Why We Love Chicken Burrito Bowls

Burrito bowls are a total win, and should be on your weekly dinner rotation:

• Customizable: Everyone can build their own bowl with their favorite ingredients.
• Nutritious & Balanced: A great mix of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and carbs.
• Meal Prep Friendly: Perfect for making ahead and enjoying throughout the week.
• Versatile Cooking Methods: Cook the chicken using your preferred method (grill, air fry, or bake).
• Great for Leftovers: Easily repurpose ingredients into tacos, salads, or wraps.

How to Make Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls

• 1 recipe Chipotle Chicken Bites
• 1 recipe Chipotle roasted sweet potatoes
• 1 recipe Chipotle Ranch Dressing
• 1 recipe Cilantro Lime Rice
• 1 recipe Black beans
• Corn
• Cheese
• Other toppings as desired: peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado or guacamole, cabbage, cilantro

Chipotle Chicken Recipe

A bold and smoky chipotle-marinated chicken that’s perfect for tacos, bowls, salads, or wraps!

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 1 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot honey
• ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Marinade:
   In a bowl or blender, combine olive oil, lime juice, chopped chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, hot honey, minced garlic, and salt. Blend or whisk until well combined.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
   Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or for best flavor, overnight.
3. Cook the Chicken:
   • Stovetop: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
   • Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers or place directly on the grates. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
   • Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread chicken pieces on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
   • Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Air fry marinated chicken for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
4. Serve & Enjoy:
   Use this flavorful chipotle chicken in tacos, burrito bowls, salads, wraps, or over rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or avocado for extra flavor.

How to Serve Chicken Burrito Bowls

Start with a base and build your bowl with toppings:

• Base: Cilantro lime rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
• Protein: Chipotle Chicken Bites: Grilled, baked, or air-fried chicken.
• Beans: Black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans.
• Veggies: Sautéed bell peppers, grilled corn, shredded lettuce, or diced tomatoes.
• Cheese: Shredded cheddar, cotija, or queso fresco.
• Sauces: Salsa, sour cream, chipotle mayo, or hot sauce. Or Chipotle Ranch Dressing
• Extras: Avocado slices, guacamole, fresh cilantro, or lime wedges.

Ways to Change It Up

• Swap the Base: Use quinoa, cauliflower rice, or turn it into a salad instead of a rice bowl.
• Change the Protein: Substitute steak, shrimp, tofu, or shredded pork for variety.
• Try Different Beans: Swap black beans for refried or pinto beans.
• Guacamole Instead of Avocado Slices: Adds creaminess with extra lime and seasoning.
• Spice It Up: Add jalapeños, hot salsa, or extra chili flakes for a kick.
• Make It a Wrap: Turn your bowl into a burrito by wrapping everything in a tortilla.
• Hot Honey: Drizzle with hot honey for added flavor

How to Store & Meal Prep

• Storage: Keep components separate in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Reheating: Warm rice and chicken separately, then assemble fresh toppings.
• Freezing: Cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

Notes & Tips

• Use Rotisserie Chicken: If short on time, shredded rotisserie chicken works well.
• Double the Recipe: Make extra chicken for easy lunches throughout the week.
• Meal Prep Hack: Store ingredients in individual containers for easy assembly.
• Make It Dairy-Free: Skip the cheese and sour cream, or use dairy-free alternatives.
• Low-Carb Option: Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.

Chicken burrito bowls are the ultimate go-to meal that can be customized to fit any craving. Whether you’re making them fresh for dinner or prepping ahead for the week, they’re a nutritious, delicious, and easy way to keep everyone satisfied!

Other Great Recipes

• Burger Bowls
• Salmon Rice Bowls
• Grilled Pork Power Bowls
• Chicken Banh Mi Meal Prep Bowls

Chicken Burrito Bowls

These flavor-packed Chicken Burrito Bowls are loaded with smoky Chipotle Chicken Bites, sweet and spicy Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes, zesty Cilantro Lime Rice, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and all your favorite toppings. Drizzle with creamy Chipotle Ranch Dressing for the ultimate customizable meal!

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Servings: 4

Author: Rachael

Ingredients

• 1 recipe Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken Bites
• 1 recipe Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• 1 recipe Cilantro Lime Rice
• 1 recipe Black Beans
• 1 can Sweet Corn drained
• 1 cup Cheese of choice cheddar, cotija, pepper jack, etc.
• 1 recipe Chipotle Ranch Dressing
• Optional toppings shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado or guacamole, shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, onion, sliced bell peppers

Instructions

Prepare All Components Individually

• Cook the Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken Bites.
• Roast the Chipotle Sweet Potatoes.
• Prepare the Cilantro Lime Rice
• Prepare the Black Beans (or open, drain, and heat a can of black beans)
• Drain the Sweet Corn.
• Wash and chop all toppings. Make guacamole, etc.
• Mix together the chipotle ranch dressing.

2 Assemble the Bowls

• Start with a base of Cilantro Lime Rice in each bowl.
• Add a scoop of Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans.
• Divide the Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken Bites between the bowls.
• Sprinkle on cheese and sweet corn.

3 Customize with Toppings

• Add your choice of fresh toppings like bell peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, guacamole, cabbage, onions, and cilantro.

4 Drizzle & Serve

• Finish with a generous drizzle of Chipotle Ranch Dressing.
• Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful, customizable burrito bowl!

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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