Can I use beef instead of chicken?

Absolutely. Seasoned ground beef, grilled steak, or shredded beef all make delicious alternatives while keeping the same bold flavors.

Is this Chipotle Burrito Bowl good for meal prep?

Yes! Store each ingredient separately in airtight containers. Assemble fresh bowls throughout the week for quick lunches or dinners.

How long will leftovers keep?

Most ingredients stay fresh for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. For the best texture, add the lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole just before serving.

Can I make it less spicy?

Of course. Reduce the amount of jalapeños in the salsa or remove the seeds before chopping. You can always serve extra hot sauce on the side for anyone who enjoys more heat.

What can I do with leftovers?

Leftovers are incredibly versatile. Roll everything into burritos, make loaded nachos, stuff tacos, create quesadillas, or enjoy another burrito bowl the next day.

Can I freeze the ingredients?

The chicken freezes beautifully, especially if it's frozen in the marinade before cooking. Rice also freezes well. Fresh toppings like lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream are best prepared fresh.

Chipotle Burrito Bowl: 7 Amazing Copycat Tips

Name: Chipotle Burrito Bowl (Copycat Recipe)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 recipe Chipotle Chicken; 2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice; 1 recipe Easy Corn Salsa; 1 (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; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 2–3 medium tomatoes (about 1–1½ pounds), diced; ¼ cup finely chopped red onion; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 jalapeños, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Salt, to taste

Description

Recreate your favorite restaurant meal at home with this Chipotle Burrito Bowl copycat recipe! Loaded with juicy chipotle chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, corn salsa, creamy guacamole, and all your favorite toppings, this easy Mexican-inspired dinner is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or feeding the whole family.

Ingredients

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For the Burrito Bowls

1 recipe Chipotle Chicken
2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice
1 recipe Easy Corn Salsa
1 (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
1 lime, cut into wedges

Fresh Tomato Salsa

2–3 medium tomatoes (about 1–1½ pounds), diced
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 jalapeños, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Chipotle Chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice, Easy Corn Salsa, and Chipotle Guacamole according to their recipes.
Warm the black beans over low heat until heated through.
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, lemon juice, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently and refrigerate until ready to use.
Divide the cilantro lime rice among four serving bowls.
Add the shredded lettuce, grilled chicken, and warm black beans.
Top with the fresh tomato salsa, corn salsa, guacamole, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream.
Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.

Prepare the fresh salsa and corn salsa up to 1 day ahead.

Cook the rice ahead of time and reheat with a splash of water to restore its fluffy texture.

Store toppings separately for easy meal prep throughout the week.

Leftovers are delicious in burritos, tacos, quesadillas, or salads.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 836 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 1486 mg
Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0.01 g
Carbohydrates: 84 g
Fiber: 20 g
Protein: 48 g
Cholesterol: 108 mg