Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
This copycat Chipotle burrito bowl recipe is a budget-friendly, convenient, and delicious way to satisfy your cravings for the popular restaurant dish. Enjoy it as a quick and easy meal at home or use it for meal prep throughout the week!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 16 oz. chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lime juiced
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
- 1 cup long grain brown rice option to sub white rice, but note the different liquid ratio
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Fajita Veggies
- 1 large red pepper sliced
- 1 large green pepper sliced
- 1/2 large yellow onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Beans
- 1 15 oz. can pinto beans rinsed (option to sub black beans)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
Toppings
- Cheese
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 375ºF and line a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place chicken breast on bakings sheet and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bake at 375ºF for 20-25 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked squeeze on some fresh lime juice. Dice into chunks.
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
- Place rice and water into a medium pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and turn heat to low. Let simmer for 30-40 minutes or until all water has absorbed.
- Once rice is cooked, squeeze on some fresh lime juice, and season with fresh cilantro and salt. Mix.
Fajita Veggies
- Place olive oil in a large sauce pan and heat to medium/high. Add in peppers and onion and saute for 7-10 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- Season with minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Beans
- Place beans, salt, and pepper into a small pot and turn to medium/high heat.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until beans are warm.
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Assemble chicken burrito bowls by separating the chicken, rice, beans, and fajita veggies into 4 servings. Then, top with your favorite toppings such as cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo!
- If using as leftovers, option to separate everything out into meal prep containers. Will stay good for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g