Chipotle Chicken Bowl
Chipotle Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal that combines marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime for a delightful dining experience. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, allowing you to customize each bowl to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and colorful presentation that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp chipotle powder
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotles)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle powder, and adobo sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook marinated chicken for about 6 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers until tender but crisp (around 5 minutes).
- Assemble your bowl by layering cooked rice, sliced chicken, sautéed peppers, and chopped cilantro.
- Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt mixed with lime juice and extra chipotle powder if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg