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Craft Your Perfect Chipotle Bowl: Endless Flavors

This homemade Chipotle Bowl is a flavorful, customizable, and nutritious meal packed with seasoned rice, smoky grilled chicken, fresh toppings, and a zesty chipotle sauce. It’s perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or a healthy lunch. Skip the takeout and make this restaurant-style bowl at home in just 30 minutes!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • Juice of 1 lime

For the Rice:

  • 1 cup white or brown rice

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

  • ½ tsp salt

For the Toppings:

  • 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)

  • 1 cup corn (grilled or canned)

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

  • ½ cup red onion (diced)

  • 1 avocado (sliced)

  • ¼ cup cotija or shredded cheese

  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo

  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Coat the chicken with the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).

  • Cook the Rice: In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes (or as per package instructions). Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in lime juice and cilantro.

  • Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F). Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

  • Assemble the Bowl: Start with a base of rice, then top with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheese, and grilled chicken.

 

  • Garnish & Serve: Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt, add salsa or pico de gallo, and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Swap chicken for shrimp, steak, or tofu for variety.

  • Add extra heat with jalapeños or hot sauce.

 

  • Great for meal prep—store ingredients separately and assemble fresh.

  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: ~550
  • Sugar: (Varies by toppings)
  • Sodium: (Depends on seasoning)
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: (Varies)
  • Unsaturated Fat: (Varies)
  • Trans Fat: (Minimal)
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: (Varies by beans & veggies)
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: (Depends on chicken & cheese)

Keywords: Chipotle Bowl, Meal Prep, Healthy Dinner, High Protein, Mexican Bowl, Easy Recipe, Tex-Mex