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A colorful Chipotle bowl with rice, beans, veggies, and protein.

Chipotle Bowls

Delicious and customizable Chipotle bowls filled with smoky chipotle chicken, fresh toppings, and vibrant flavors, perfect for busy nights or relaxed weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large pieces
  • 2-3 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Adjust quantity for spice level
  • 1 large fresh lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil) for marinating
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt to taste
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice Cook according to package instructions
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup shredded Monterey jack or cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce of choice
  • 1 cup natural salsa
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large ripe avocado mashed with lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • to taste lime wedges, to serve

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a small bowl, add all the marinade ingredients and whisk until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken pieces in an airtight storage container or a large reusable bag and pour in the marinade. Seal tightly and shake to coat the chicken well. Refrigerate for 2 hours up to overnight.
Cook the Chicken
  1. When ready to cook the chicken, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes. Discard any leftover marinade.
Prepare Bowl Ingredients
  1. While the chicken cooks, cook the brown rice according to package instructions, chop the lettuce, and mash the avocado with a squeeze of lemon juice.
  2. Once the chicken is done and the rice is ready, allow them to cool for about 10 minutes.
  3. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide the rice among 4 serving bowls or meal prep containers.
  2. Equally add lettuce, beans, cheese, and chicken.
  3. Serve with salsa and guacamole on the side, topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro.
  4. Enjoy!

Notes

Serve your Chipotle bowls warm and let everyone build their own with their favorite toppings. Offer lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty touch! These bowls are great for family dinners or meal prepping for the week. If you have leftovers, store each component separately in airtight containers in the fridge.