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Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls

Savory Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls for Easy Meal Prep

These Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls combine juicy chicken, fresh pico de gallo, and a spicy chipotle dressing, making them perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are juicier.
For the Pico de Gallo
  • 2 cups Diced tomatoes Use Roma or vine-ripened.
  • 1 cup Diced onion Red onion recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped cilantro Substitute with parsley if desired.
  • 1 lime Lime juice Freshly squeezed.
  • to taste Salt
For the Base
  • 1 cup Rice Brown rice or quinoa.
  • 1 can Black beans Rinse before using.
For the Chipotle Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-free mayo Use vegan option.
  • 1 chipotle pepper Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce Adjust for spice preference.
  • 1 lime Lime juice More for tanginess.
For Assembling
  • 1 avocado Avocado Fresh slices or guacamole.
  • to taste Optional toppings Include cheese alternatives and lime wedges.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Fork
  • Airtight containers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with spices and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Cook rice according to package instructions. If using brown rice, expect about 40-45 minutes on the stovetop.
  3. Combine diced tomatoes, chopped onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make pico de gallo. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk together dairy-free mayo, chipotle pepper, and lime juice in a small bowl to prepare the dressing.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice base, sliced chicken, pico de gallo, black beans, and avocado. Drizzle with chipotle dressing.
  6. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for up to 4 days, adding dressing just before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for deeper flavor. Rinse rice for better texture. Store components separately when meal prepping.

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