Name: recipes one pot chicken burrito bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 900g (2 lb) chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 30ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil; 5g (1 tsp) smoked paprika; 5g (1 tsp) ground cumin; 5g (1 tsp) chipotle powder; 5g (1 tsp) garlic powder; 5g (1 tsp) salt, plus to taste; 2g (½ tsp) black pepper; 150g (5 oz) onion, diced; 150g (5 oz) red bell pepper, diced; 150g (1 cup) frozen corn kernels; 240g (1 cup) cooked black beans, rinsed and drained; 360g (2 cups) cooked long-grain rice (or quinoa); 480ml (2 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth; 240ml (1 cup) water; 120ml (½ cup) Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt); 30ml (2 Tbsp) lime juice; 15ml (1 Tbsp) chipotle in adobo sauce, minced (or 1 tsp powder); 15ml (1 Tbsp) honey (optional); 30g (2 Tbsp) toasted pepitas; 8g (2 Tbsp) cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Description

This One Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl is a flavorful and easy meal featuring smoky chipotle and zesty lime. It’s a simplified burrito experience perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

900g (2 lb) chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
30ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil
5g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
5g (1 tsp) ground cumin
5g (1 tsp) chipotle powder
5g (1 tsp) garlic powder
5g (1 tsp) salt, plus to taste
2g (½ tsp) black pepper
150g (5 oz) onion, diced
150g (5 oz) red bell pepper, diced
150g (1 cup) frozen corn kernels
240g (1 cup) cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
360g (2 cups) cooked long-grain rice (or quinoa)
480ml (2 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth
240ml (1 cup) water
120ml (½ cup) Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
30ml (2 Tbsp) lime juice
15ml (1 Tbsp) chipotle in adobo sauce, minced (or 1 tsp powder)
15ml (1 Tbsp) honey (optional)
30g (2 Tbsp) toasted pepitas
8g (2 Tbsp) cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

Season Chicken: Toss chicken with paprika, cumin, chipotle powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until browned.
Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
Add Corn & Return Chicken: Stir in corn, then return chicken to pot.
Simmer to Perfection: Add beans, broth, and water; simmer for 20 minutes.
Incorporate Rice & Steam: Stir in rice and steam for 10 minutes.
Prepare Crema: Whisk yogurt, lime juice, chipotle, and honey.
Assemble & Garnish: Serve with crema, pepitas, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, use plant-based yogurt. Adjust chipotle powder to control spice level.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: One Pot
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

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