Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls

These Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls are the perfect easy dinner or meal prep option! They’re made with Mexican spiced cauliflower rice or Mexican rice, topped with juicy chipotle chicken, pico de gallo, fajita veggies, and a homemade chipotle crema.

This recipe is low-carb, grain-free, dairy-free, whole30-compliant, and makes for the best meal prep. A protein-packed meal, loaded into one mouthwatering rice bowl!

Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

These Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls are one of my favorite meals to make when I’m short on time, yet want tons of variety for meal prep options throughout the week ahead.

These burrito bowls start with delicious Mexican cauliflower rice or Mexican rice, topped off with homemade pico de gallo, perfectly seasoned grilled chicken, an amazing chipotle crema! Plus, topped with all your favorite fix-ins, like avocado, cilantro, etc.

Why I Just Really Love Burrito Bowls:

Burrito bowls are a great way to hit all food groups—carbs, healthy fats, veggies, and protein. Plus, they’re packed with tons of wonderful flavor thanks to the spices and condiments. They’re the perfect well-rounded and delicious meal, that makes for versatile meal prep throughout the week.

Ingredients Needed

This recipe has a few different components, but don’t be overwhelmed by the ingredients list. Each component comes together with very little prep. Scroll down for the full recipe.

• Wet Rub: We’re seasoning the chicken with a delicious spicy and smoky blend of olive oil, chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
• Chicken Breast: You’ll need 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast.
• Pico de Gallo: Our homemade, fresh pico is made with jalapeño, red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice.
• Veggies: We’re using the classic fajita veggie combination of bell pepper and onion.
• Mexican Cauliflower Rice: The homemade Mexican cauliflower rice is made with cauliflower rice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and scallions. Feel free to grab a bag of riced cauliflower from the store or make your own. Alternatively, make some classic Mexican Rice if you don’t want cauliflower rice!
• Chipotle Crema: The Chipotle Crema is a simple recipe consisting of mayo, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice.

Variations

• Use another meat. You can swap the chicken out for turkey or try your burrito bowl with carne asada instead.
• Make it vegetarian. Feel free to make a vegetarian chipotle burrito bowl by simply omitting the chicken. Additionally, adding black or pinto beans makes for a great vegetarian protein option.
• Add other toppings. Load your burrito bowl up with any of your favorite toppings. Try avocado, cilantro, beans, scallions, cheese, sour cream, corn salsa or quick restaurant-style salsa, fresh lime, you name it.
• Use rice. Feel free to swap the cauliflower rice out for regular homemade Mexican rice.

How to Make Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls

These chicken burrito bowls are an easy recipe to whip up for a quick dinner, but they can also easily be prepared ahead of time for meal prep!

Here’s a quick summary of the recipe:

• Cook the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry, then season with salt and pepper. Place it into a bowl along with all of the wet rub ingredients, then mix until fully coated. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• Make the Cauliflower Rice or Mexican Rice: Heat olive oil in a skillet, then add the cauliflower rice and spices. Sauté until the cauliflower is cooked, remove from the heat, and set aside. Want to make regular Mexican rice? Follow my guide on making it!
• Sauté the Veggies: In another skillet, heat olive oil, then add in the peppers and onions. Sauté until caramelized and softened.
• Make the Condiments… Pico and Chiptole Crema: In one bowl, combine all of the pico de gallo ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together all of the chipotle crema ingredients.
• Assemble and Serve: Start your bowl with a scoop of the prepared rice, then top it with grilled chicken, veggies, black beans, pico, scallions, and the chipotle crema.

Serving Suggestions

These chicken burrito bowls are a complete meal as they are, so you definitely don’t need to serve them with anything. However, you can absolutely enjoy them with any of your favorite side dishes! Here are a few ideas:

• Chips and Salsa or Guacamole
• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Black Bean Soup (hot or cold!)
• 3-Ingredient Taco Slaw, Chipotle Slaw, or my Healthy Coleslaw Recipe

How to Store Everything:

A fully assembled chipotle chicken burrito bowl can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm on the stove on low or in the microwave until heated through.

If you’re storing the burrito bowl components separately, the instructions will vary:

• Chicken: Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating if frozen.
• Pico de Gallo: Homemade pico de gallo will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Peppers and Onions: Store leftover cooked veggies in the fridge for 3-5 days.
• Cauliflower Rice: Leftover cooked cauliflower rice will last in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Chipotle Crema: The chipotle crema will last in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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• Chicken Buddha Bowl with Spicy Mango Sauce
• Korean Ground Beef Bowls
• Greek Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Bowls

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