Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Chipotle Lime Chicken Burrito Bowl, ready in just 20 minutes. This easy recipe brings Mexican-inspired tastes to your table with seasoned chicken, rice, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Optional toppings: salsa, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly browned.
- Squeeze lime juice over the cooked chicken.
- Assemble your burrito bowls: divide cooked rice into bowls.
- Top the rice with the seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add your favorite optional toppings.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- If you don’t have fresh lime, you can use bottled lime juice.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 400-500 (will vary based on toppings)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Approx. 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Varies