Description
This Smoky Chipotle Lime Crema Burrito Bowl is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal featuring cilantro-lime rice, spiced chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty chipotle lime crema. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) water
- 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- ½ cup (120ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, zest
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice
- 1 cup (150g) cooked black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup (150g) corn kernels
- 300g (10oz) chicken thighs, bite-size
- 1 tsp (5g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (2g) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (2g) onion powder
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or plant-based alternative
- 1 tbsp (15ml) chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) honey (optional)
- ¼ cup (30g) queso fresco, crumbled
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup (30g) fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse rice, then cook with water, oil, and salt. Simmer covered for 15 minutes, then rest for 5. Fluff and stir in cilantro, zest, and juice.
- Cook the Chicken: Marinate chicken with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook in olive oil until browned and cooked through.
- Warm Beans & Corn: Heat beans and corn with a splash of water and salt.
- Make the Crema: Whisk sour cream, chipotle, lime juice, and honey.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, beans, corn, and chicken in bowls. Top with avocado and queso fresco.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle with crema, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For a quicker meal, prepare the rice, chicken, and crema ahead of time. Store components separately to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: burrito bowl,chipotle,lime,chicken,rice,beans,southwestern,easy,dinner