Description
These Chicken Burrito Bowls are not just a meal; they’re an adventure in taste and creativity!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe Chipotle Chicken (or your preferred variation)
- 4 cups of cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower), seasoned with salt, pepper, and lime
- 1 ½ cups of sharp Monterrey or pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups of chopped Romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained, then warmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2 chopped Roma tomatoes)
- Kernels from 2 cobs of fresh corn
- 1–2 tablespoons cilantro, finely minced
- 1 medium avocado (for the avocado crema)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional Toppings: chopped pineapple, mangos, lime wedges, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Follow your chipotle chicken recipe until it’s juicy and flavorful.
- Cook the Rice: Cook rice according to package instructions, season with salt, pepper, and lime.
- Make the Avocado Crema: Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer warm rice, cheese, chicken, beans, tomatoes, and corn, adding any additional toppings as desired.
Notes
Use fresh corn and ripe tomatoes for maximum sweetness. Mix and match toppings to suit all preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Protein: 35 g