Best Cajun Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipes

CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL RECIPE (CHIPOTLE COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Cut chicken breast in bite size pieces
• Add chicken breast pieces in a medium sized bowl
• Add olive oil, paprika, cumin, ground chili pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well until chicken is coated with spices and oil
• Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat
• Add chicken in pan and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked
• Set chicken aside
• Cook rice according to box instructions
• In a large bowl add chopped lettuce, corn, beans, rice and cooked chicken
• Add salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream and cheddar cheese on top. Enjoy!
• Finely chop cilantro, tomato and onion. Add in a small bowl
• Add vinegar, lime juice and salt
• Mix well until everything is combined

CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS

Steps:

• Place a scoop of quinoa in a bowl or insulated lunch container (for packing). Top with chicken, beans, guacamole, salsa and cilantro. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more bowls.
• Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and sprinkle with the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, chili powder and diced onion.Toss and coat the chicken with the spices.
• Turn on the slow cooker to low and cook for 2 hours. Shred the chicken with 2 forks.

CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS

Steps:

• Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, taco seasoning mix and lime juice in a medium bowl. Add the chicken, toss to coat and marinate in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 days.
• After the chicken have marinated, heat a skillet or griddle and coat with 1 teaspoon of oil. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side, remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into strips or bite-sized squares. To the skillet add the other teaspoon of oil, the onions and peppers to the pan and cook for 2 -5 minutes.
• Wash rice in a large bowl under cold water for 2-5 minutes until the water runs clear. Allow to soak for at least 5 minutes. Boil water in a large sauce pan, pour in rice and let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the water and is soft.
• Remove from heat and add butter. Cover and set aside. When the butter has melted, toss the rice with minced cilantro, salt and lime juice.
• To serve, layer ingredients in small individual bowls as follows: rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken, onions and peppers, avocado, cheddar, sour cream, jalapeno and chopped green onions.