Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Name: Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Thin Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast; 1 Tablespoon Minced Canned Chiles In Adobo; 1/2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes; 1/4 cups Canned Or Cooked Black Beans; 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped; 4 slices Lime, For Garnish; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped; 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 pinch Pepper To Taste; 1 whole Chili From Can Of Chiles In Adobo, Small Dice; 1/2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped; 1/4 cups Mayonnaise; 1/4 cups Sour Cream; 1 Tablespoon Minced Canned Chiles In Adobo

Servings: persons

2 whole Thin Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 Tablespoon Minced Canned Chiles In Adobo
1/2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
1/4 cups Canned Or Cooked Black Beans
1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped
4 slices Lime, For Garnish
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped
2 cups Cooked Brown Rice
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 pinch Pepper To Taste
1 whole Chili From Can Of Chiles In Adobo, Small Dice
1/2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped
1/4 cups Mayonnaise
1/4 cups Sour Cream
1 Tablespoon Minced Canned Chiles In Adobo

1
For the bowl: In a Ziplock bag, marinate the chicken with the chiles in adobo sauce and oil.
2
Refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
3
After the chicken has marinated add it into a large skillet over medium high heat.
4
You will not have to add oil or butter to the skillet.
5
The oil from our marinade should keep the chicken from sticking.
6
Saute until fully cooked and both sides are caramelized.
7
This takes about 8 minutes.
8
Take pan off the heat and allow the chicken breast to sit for 2 minutes before cutting into them.
9
If you cut into the chicken breast right away the juices will drain from the chicken and will leave your chicken dry.
10
Cut each chicken breast into medium size cubes and set aside.
11
To assemble our chicken burrito bowls fill each bowl with half of the cilantro lime rice (recipe below), chipotle chicken, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro and limes for garnish.
12
Serve with chipotle ranch dressing.
13
For the cilantro lime brown rice: Add garlic, lime juice and oil into a medium bowl.
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Whisk to combine.
15
Add cilantro and cooked rice to the vinaigrette.
16
Toss to coat.
17
Season with salt and pepper.
18
For the dressing: Combine all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
19
Stir to combine.
20
Chill until ready to serve.

642

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Thin Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 1 Tablespoon Minced Canned Chiles In Adobo, 1/2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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