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Copycat Chipotle bowl with seasoned chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, pico de gallo, and lettuce in a white bowl

Copycat Chipotle Bowl

Build a copycat chipotle bowl at home with seasoned chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and fresh toppings for a customizable weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g Chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 cup Cooked white rice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Pico de gallo
  • 1 cup Shredded lettuce

Method
 

  1. Toss the diced chicken with minced chipotle peppers in adobo, cumin, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked to 165°F / 74°C.
  3. Mix the cooked rice with lime juice and chopped cilantro until well combined.
  4. Divide the cilantro lime rice among four bowls and top with black beans, cooked chicken, pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce.
  5. Serve immediately with additional toppings such as sour cream, cheese, or guacamole if desired.