Name: Chipotle Burrito Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 recipe Chipotle Chicken; 2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice; 1 recipe Easy Corn Salsa; 15 ounce can black beans (lightly drained); 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 recipe Chipotle Guacamole; ½ cup sour cream (for garnish); 1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving); 2 to 3 medium tomatoes (1 to 1½ pounds, cut into ¼-inch pieces); ¼ cup finely chopped red onion; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 3 jalapeño peppers (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Salt (to taste)

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Introduction

This Chipotle Burrito Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful meal that combines smoky chipotle chicken, fresh salsas, and zesty cilantro lime rice. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a deliciously satisfying bowl every time.

A white bowl filled with a layered meal starting with a base of light brown rice covering the bottom. On top, sections of bright yellow corn with green herbs, black beans, shredded white cheese, fresh green lettuce, and chunky diced grilled chicken with browned edges are arranged in separate piles. There is a green scoop of guacamole placed near the center, next to a dollop of white sour cream. Two lime wedges sit near the beans, adding a fresh touch. The bowl is on a white marbled surface with two white bowls of guacamole and salsa in the blurred background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 recipe Chipotle Chicken
2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice
1 recipe Easy Corn Salsa
15 ounce can black beans (lightly drained)
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 recipe Chipotle Guacamole
½ cup sour cream (for garnish)
1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving)
2 to 3 medium tomatoes (1 to 1½ pounds, cut into ¼-inch pieces)
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
3 jalapeño peppers (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt (to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chipotle Chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice, Easy Corn Salsa, and Chipotle Guacamole according to their recipes.
Step 2: Warm the black beans in a small saucepan over low heat until heated through.
Step 3: For the Fresh Tomato Salsa, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño peppers in a small bowl. Squeeze the lemon and lime juice over the mixture, season with salt to taste, and toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 4: Assemble the bowls by dividing the cilantro lime rice, shredded romaine lettuce, chipotle chicken, and warmed black beans evenly among 4 salad bowls.
Step 5: Garnish each bowl with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chipotle guacamole, corn salsa, fresh tomato salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.
Step 6: Serve the burrito bowls with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.

Tips & Variations

Use cooked brown rice instead of white for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.
Add grilled vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra texture and nutrition.
To make it vegetarian, omit the chicken and add sautéed mushrooms or tofu.
Adjust the number of jalapeños in the tomato salsa to control the heat level.

Storage

Store any leftover ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken, rice, and beans gently on the stove or in the microwave. Assemble fresh before serving to keep the lettuce crisp and salsas vibrant.

How to Serve

A white bowl on a white marbled surface holds a colorful, layered burrito bowl with eight visible sections arranged in a circle. Starting from the top left, there are two lime wedges with bright green skin and light green inside, next to a pile of shiny black beans. Moving clockwise, there is shredded white cheese on light green chopped lettuce, followed by another bright green lettuce section. Below this is a serving of golden brown grilled chicken cubes. Next to the chicken is a dollop of creamy white sour cream, followed by chunky red tomato salsa mixed with finely chopped purple onions and green herbs. Next to the salsa is yellow corn mixed with small pieces of red onion and green herbs, and finally, a scoop of creamy green guacamole sits in the middle of the bowl on top of some rice, which forms the base layer visible around the edges. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the components ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the chicken, rice, salsas, and guacamole in advance and store them separately in the fridge. Assemble the bowls just before serving to keep everything fresh.

What can I use instead of sour cream?

You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option or omit it altogether if you prefer a dairy-free version.