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Ground Chicken Burrito Bowls

Ground Chicken Burrito Bowls (Easy Chipotle-Style Dinner at Home)

I made these ground chicken burrito bowls as a simple, homemade version of a Chipotle-style meal, and they turned out so good. Flavorful, filling, and made with ingredients we already had on hand (with a few creative swaps when needed).
If you’re looking for a flexible, weeknight-friendly dinner, this one is definitely worth keeping in your rotation.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seasoned Ground Chicken
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 –2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ –1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 –2 tsp pickle juice or a splash of vinegar
Seasoned Black Beans
  • 1 can black beans or ~1½ cups cooked
  • 1 tbsp oil or butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika optional
  • ½ tsp salt
Simple Seasoned Rice
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil
Fajita Veggies
  • 1 –2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste
Quick Guacamole
  • 2 avocados
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: a small splash of vinegar or pickle juice

Method
 

Seasoned Ground Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up as it browns.
  3. Stir in all spices, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add a small splash of water and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Finish with pickle juice (or vinegar) for brightness.
Seasoned Black Beans
  1. Heat oil or butter in a small pan.
  2. Sauté garlic briefly.
  3. Add beans, spices, and salt.
  4. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
  5. Lightly mash some of the beans for a creamier texture.
Simple Seasoned Rice
  1. Cook rice with water and salt.
  2. Fluff and stir in butter or oil before serving.
Fajita Veggies
  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add peppers and onions.
  3. Cook until softened and slightly caramelized.
  4. Season with salt.
Quick Guacamole
  1. Mash avocados.
  2. Add salt and a little acidity if desired.
  3. Mix and adjust to taste.
To Serve
  1. Layer everything into bowls:
  2. Rice
  3. Chicken
  4. Black beans
  5. Fajita veggies
  6. Guacamole
  7. Salsa
  8. Serve immediately and let everyone build their own bowl.

Notes

  • If you don’t have lime (like I didn't), a splash of vinegar or pickle juice (that's what I used) works surprisingly well
  • This is a great clean-out-the-fridge kind of meal
  • Leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day