Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep
Description
The dish features ground chicken cooked with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, and paprika to create a spiced meat base with a subtle smoky and earthy profile. Brown rice cooked in water serves as the grain foundation, providing a hearty chew. Black beans and whole kernel corn add creaminess and sweetness respectively, while pico de gallo introduces fresh acidity and texture.
A creamy chipotle sauce made from Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, and chipotle pepper in adobo is whisked together as a flavorful drizzle, lending a creamy smoky heat that complements the bowl's components.
The bowl is suitable for meal prep, offering a balanced and filling dish featuring protein, fiber, and vegetables. It can be eaten cold or reheated, allowing for versatile serving options.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 black beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 1 corn whole kernel, canned, drained, 15.25 ounces
- ½ cup Pico de Gallo homemade or store-bought
For the chipotle cream sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain, nonfat
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- To make the chipotle cream sauce, whisk together Greek yogurt, chipotle pepper, garlic and lime juice; set aside.
- In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder and paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cook until chicken has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the chicken as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Divide rice into meal prep containers. Top with ground chicken mixture, black beans, corn and pico de gallo, drizzled with chipotle cream sauce.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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