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Published: February 2, 2017 Last Modified: May 17, 2019 By Sara 79 Comments

Burrito Bowls with Chicken

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These burrito bowls are loaded with marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and a variety of fun toppings. This recipe will become a dinner time staple at your house!

These burrito bowls are loaded with marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and a variety of fun toppings. This recipe will become a dinnertime staple at your house!

Burrito bowls are so versatile, I could make them every day and never get bored! Serve your burrito bowls with a topping of homemade pico de gallo and a Mexican caesar salad on the side.

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Burrito bowls with rice, chicken, salsa, beans and avocado.

It’s a new year, and like many other people, I’ve been busy working on ways for my family to lead a healthier lifestyle. We’ve been going for long walks on the weekends, eating more fresh fruits and veggies, and have been eating out less. When we eat at Mexican restaurants, my husband and I often order chicken burritos, but they’re often loaded with tons of cheese, hidden oils and those giant tortillas are chock full of calories. My homemade burrito bowls are a lighter version of the restaurant favorite. I’ve made some swap outs to make this recipe more wholesome and my family loves it just as much as the original!

A burrito bowl with grilled chicken, salsa, avocado, sour cream, black beans and rice.

What is a burrito bowl?

A burrito bowl is all of your favorite burrito fillings minus the tortilla. Burrito bowls are typically served over rice, or if you’re looking to cut down on your carbs, you can serve your toppings on a bed of shredded romaine lettuce.

Nature Raised Chicken Breasts.

How do you make burrito bowls?

The star of these burrito bowls is the grilled marinated chicken. I marinate my chicken in a simple mixture of olive oil, lime juice and spices, then toss it on the grill. If it’s too cold to fire up the grill outside, you can use a grill pan or skillet on the stovetop, or broil the chicken.

Grilled chicken breasts on a cutting board.

While my chicken is cooking, I put together the rest of the ingredients for these burrito bowls. I make a simple cilantro lime rice as the base – you can use white rice, brown rice, or even quinoa if you prefer! I place the rice in a bowl and top it with the cooked and cubed chicken, fresh salsa, black beans, avocado, lettuce and a bit of light sour cream.

A bowl filled with cilantro lime rice, chicken, beans, sour cream and salsa.

I buy my fresh salsa at the store if I’m in a hurry, and simply open up a can of black beans to save some time. You can customize your burrito bowl by using pinto beans instead of black, adding roasted veggies, or using some light shredded cheese instead of sour cream. I often set out all the ingredients at the table and let each family member assemble their own bowl, my kids think that’s so fun!

A burrito bowl with an assortment of toppings including chicken, beans, lettuce and fresh salsa.

Recreating healthier versions of restaurant favorites at home has been a great start to my goal of eating out less in 2017. With less visits to restaurants, more exercise and extra fruits and veggies at every meal, my family is making strides towards living a healthier lifestyle.

More Mexican food favorites

  • Baja Fish Tacos
  • Carne Asada Tacos
  • Shrimp Fajitas
  • Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
  • Mexican Chicken Soup

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These burrito bowls are loaded with marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and a variety of fun toppings. This recipe will become a dinner time staple at your house!
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Burrito Bowls with Chicken

These burrito bowls are loaded with marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and a variety of fun toppings. This recipe will become a dinner time staple at your house!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 684kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1 1/4 pounds NatureRaised Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili powder depending on the heat level of your chili powder. I use a mild chili powder so I do the full 2 tablespoons.
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice or quinoa
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • the juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 15- ounce can of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce

Instructions

  • To prepare the marinade, pour the lime juice, olive oil and water into a large resealable bag. Add the garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder and chili powder.
  • Seal bag and shake to combine. Add the chicken to the bag of marinade, seal and place in fridge - marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat a grill, grill pan or skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  • Chop the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces.
  • Place the rice or quinoa in a large bowl; add the cilantro, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat the rice evenly.
  • Divide the rice between 4 bowls. Arrange the chicken, beans, salsa, avocado, sour cream and lettuce on top of the rice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 585mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of NatureRaised Farms Fresh Chicken. The opinions and text are all mine.

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    Comments

    1. Jenn McCloskey says

      December 31, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      Easy recipe to follow and so delicious! My 3 teenagers went back for more! Definitely making this again! Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Maygan says

      June 25, 2022 at 5:04 am

      5 stars
      My family lives this recipe! We can each customize as we build the bowl.
      The chicken is VERY tasty!

      Reply
    3. jacquelyn says

      March 13, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe several times now, and my whole family loves it. Thank you! The chicken marinade is delicious.

      Reply
    4. Alice says

      February 11, 2022 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I just made this bowl and it came out so good I had to let you know! Again better than the fast food version.

      Reply
    5. Joy says

      January 18, 2022 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      Such a wonderful bowl! Better than Chipotle!

      Reply
    6. Irene says

      November 3, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      Made this dish tonight was so easy and tasted absolutely amazing !! The chicken seasoning had such a good flavor and different then I usually do it.

      Reply
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