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Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl with Fresh Toppings

Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl: A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Favorite

  • Author: Cindy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Protein-Packed Salads
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

  • Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl made with chipotle chicken, creamy jalapeño sauce, and fresh toppings. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • For the Creamy Sauce:

    • 1/3 cup sour cream

    • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

    • 2 tablespoons milk

    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeños

    • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill

    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

    • Juice of half a lime

    For the Chicken:

    • 1 pound cooked shredded chicken (boneless, skinless)

    • 3 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

    • 2 teaspoons avocado oil

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

    • Juice of half a lime

    For the Rice:

    • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice

    • 1/2 cup canned diced green chiles

    • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

    • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

    • Zest and juice of 1 lime

    Bowl Toppings:

    • 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped

    • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

    • 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

    • 1 cup corn kernels (thawed if frozen)

    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    • 1/2 cup salsa

    • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

    • 1 ripe avocado, sliced


Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the creamy sauce ingredients until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

  • Prepare the base by placing chopped lettuce into one large serving bowl or dividing into four bowls.

  • In another bowl, combine the rice with green chiles, cilantro, salt, lime zest, and juice. Mix well and layer over the lettuce.

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, chipotle peppers, avocado oil, garlic powder, pepper, and lime juice. Stir and cook for 3–5 minutes until warmed through. Spoon the chicken over the rice.

  • Top each bowl with black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, cheese, salsa, red onion, and avocado slices.

  • Drizzle with the creamy jalapeño sauce just before serving.