Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a homemade Chipotle Chicken Bowl! This dish features tender, marinated chicken infused with smoky chipotle spices, served over a bed of fluffy rice and topped with creamy avocado and fresh vegetables. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this customizable bowl allows you to adjust the spice level according to your taste. Whether you enjoy it spicy or mild, the Chipotle Chicken Bowl is an exciting culinary experience that delights everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F).
- While cooking the chicken, prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base, top with sliced chicken and diced avocado, adding any additional toppings like tomatoes or cheese.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg