Who needs Chipotle when you can make these healthy Chicken burrito bowls at home? Packed with ground chicken, cilantro lime cauliflower rice, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. They’re loaded with protein, perfect for meal prep, and make a great lunch or easy dinner for busy weekdays.
Say goodbye to fast-food burrito bowls (like Chipotle!), and hello to healthy, home chicken burrito bowls made by YOU!
These chicken burrito bowls are better than anything you can buy on the go. They’re also more nutritious, easy to make, and super versatile (if you don’t like ground chicken, swap in slow-cooker shredded chicken instead).
I love easy, make-ahead meals like this — they make busy weeks feel so much easier. Prep a batch on the weekend and you’ve got lunch or a light dinner ready to grab. And if you’re into these fuss-free, high-protein bowls, my Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls are another great option to add into the rotation.
You may be wondering… is a burrito bowl healthy?
Absolutely! Especially when you make your burrito bowl at home and build it with real, whole-food ingredients. This recipe is not only nutritious but each bowl has 42 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber! So it’s a delicously balanced meal that can support health, weight loss and fitness goals as well. Let’s take a look at some of the main ingredients, shall we?!
Cauliflower Rice A light, veggie-packed base that boosts volume and fiber. You can always swap in a whole grain — brown rice, quinoa, or wheat berries all work beautifully. I often switch between cauliflower rice and grains depending on my mood.
Ground Chicken A lean source of protein that keeps the bowl satisfying. I like to buy organic when possible, but you can easily swap in ground turkey, beef, or even tofu depending on what you enjoy.
Black Beans Another great source of plant-based protein and fiber. They’re affordable, pantry-friendly, and add a hearty bite to the bowl.
Tomatoes Rich in vitamins A, K, and C along with lots of B vitamins. They add freshness and brightness to every bite.
Corn A fiber-rich ingredient with antioxidants and natural sweetness. I look for organic, non-GMO corn and often use frozen corn because it’s convenient and delicious.
Say good-bye to fast food (like Chipotle) and hello to this healthy homemade DIY chicken burrito bowl. Packed with ground chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes and cauliflower rice these burrito bowls are both delicious and nutritious.
Course: DIET, KITCHEN BASICS, LUNCH, salad + dressing, VIDEO
Heat one teaspoon of oil into a large non-stick saute pan. Toss in garlic with a pinch of salt and sauté until fragrant.
Add cauliflower rice to the pan along with salt, pepper and chicken broth (or water). Pop on the lid and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool before stirring in scallions, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick saute pan over a medium heat, add in remaining oil and ground chicken. Season with salt and pepper and break into crumbles with a rubber or wooden spatula until the chicken is in crumbles.
Once the chicken has turned from translucent to opaque, add in taco seasoning and stir to coat the chicken with the spices. Cook for a couple more minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Shut off the heat and allow to cool.
Once all of your ingredients are prepped and ready to go, you are ready to assemble your bowls.
Starting on one side of your meal prep container, layer cauliflower rice, corn, black beans, chicken and tomatoes. Repeat until you make 4 burrito bowls.
Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.
Made these. Wow!! They were loved by all. They held up well in refrigerator. My son ate with out dressing ( he forgot) but he wouldn’t add now…cause he said its great with out!
I just made this recipe today and my husband really enjoyed it, especially with the Greek yogurt sauce. It was delicious and it didn’t leave us with a heavy feeling after eating it. Thank you Dani.
Made this today to for my lunches this week. Turned out so good! My first time swapping brown rice for cauliflower rice and I was not disappointed. So many wonderful flavors.
I made this tonight and absolutely loved it! I didn’t use the yogurt sauce since I’m a lightweight when it comes to spice! My family loved it too! I love how I feel full but not bogged down!
Ummm, holy moly this was SO good! Sauce was delicious, cauliflower rice with the lime juice, cilantro and green onions was delicious. We did ground beef. Definitely going in our box of repeats!
This dish was a hit for dinner last night. The colors of the ingredients are so complimentary and make the dish very appealing. There’s also so many varieties of items you can put in here – we were speculating some roasted veggies would be a great addition too.
I realized I had all of the leftover chipotle peppers (only used the sauce) so I removed their stems, cut them up into tiny pieces, and served them as a spicy, smoky side sauce. They were delicious and added another element of heat to the dish.
I love how nutritious and healthy this recipe is, I look forward to trying more of your recipes for meal prep too!
Absolutely loved it, and love how easy additions/substitutions are to make. I make it with salsa and sour cream on the top instead of the yogurt and it was delicious!
Delicious!
So glad I found you! I’m now working on changing my relationship with food.
I’m wondering if I replace the tomato with bell pepper if this would freeze well? I didn’t mind eating it four days in a row, but I should probably eat more variety.
I made this today, and it was very good! The sauce was a bit spicy for me, but I will just use less next time. There will definitely be a next time, as I have printed this and put it in my recipe binder.
I do the greek yogurt with a little lime juice, salt, pepper and a little salsa. I found a salsa with sweet potatoes at Central Market! So good for my dressing! 🙂
I love these. I am a flight attendant and I take them to work. I make them for dinner and then my 3 bowls for work! My husband is choosy, so I do his without tomatoes, green onion or cilantro and he says they are great!
They are perfect hot or cold! I use the frozen roasted corn from Trader Joes. I also use Greek yogurt but I add salt, pepper, a small amount of lime juice and a few tablespoons of salsa. So good. When I add all the ingredients, I add cilantro, lime juice and green onions to all of my ingredients. Black beans, tomatoes, and the corn. My bowls are better than any bowl I have had out! YUMMMM
Used your recipe as a rough outline for this week’s work lunch meal prep, but I used chopped up chicken breast I needed to use, and made my own spice mixture and more chipotle in the sauce because I like a lot of heat. A taste test is all I’ve had so far but I’m thoroughly impressed! Can’t wait to make my coworkers jealous with this one lol!
Looking forward to making this as the first meal of my Meal Prep 2021 resolution. I usually get super stressed about following directions to the letter, but this one doesn’t scare me at all 🙂 Just wondering if you know what size glass meal prep container you used in the pics. Seems like the perfect size. Wish me luck!
I got confused when I was making the cauliflower rice since the ingredients don’t have chicken broth, but it’s mentioned in the instructions. How much chicken broth is supposed to be added? Otherwise, everything came out well and I’m excited about this delicious meal prep this week. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Love these!! Easy prep and delicious! You can add whatever you want to keep it interesting which is nice. I used quinoa instead of cauliflower rice because I had it on hand.
I love your recipes. They are just so delicious and light. I look forward to it all the time. And getting new ones. I am very interested in mcrock pot recipes. Have a wonderful day, take care.
I made this yesterday, with a small twist. I used your slow cooker shredded chicken recipe for the chicken part. I make that regularly, and since I had all the other ingredients on hand,this came together so quickly.
I appreciate how you show that cooking healthy doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult. It’s one of my favorite things about your website and YouTube channel.
Comments
SHANDY MOUNCE says
Made these. Wow!! They were loved by all. They held up well in refrigerator. My son ate with out dressing ( he forgot) but he wouldn’t add now…cause he said its great with out!
Dani says
That’s so great to hear Shandy! So glad you all enjoyed them. Than you for taking the time to let me know.
Marianne says
Looks amazing haven’t tried it yet but when you eat it do you warm it up or have it cold ? Can’t wait to try this for the week !
Dani says
I usually eat it cold, which may seem weird! But certainly heat it up if you prefer.
Jeannette says
I just made this recipe today and my husband really enjoyed it, especially with the Greek yogurt sauce. It was delicious and it didn’t leave us with a heavy feeling after eating it. Thank you Dani.
Mackenzie says
Made this today to for my lunches this week. Turned out so good! My first time swapping brown rice for cauliflower rice and I was not disappointed. So many wonderful flavors.
Dani says
So glad to hear that Mackenzie!! Enjoy 🙂
Patti H says
I made this tonight and absolutely loved it! I didn’t use the yogurt sauce since I’m a lightweight when it comes to spice! My family loved it too! I love how I feel full but not bogged down!
Dani says
So glad this recipe was a hit for you Patti!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a note and a review.
Kelli says
Ummm, holy moly this was SO good! Sauce was delicious, cauliflower rice with the lime juice, cilantro and green onions was delicious. We did ground beef. Definitely going in our box of repeats!
Dani says
Hi Kelli! So happy you enjoy this recipe, and that you will add it to your box of repeats! Thank you for the review.
Frank says
This dish was a hit for dinner last night. The colors of the ingredients are so complimentary and make the dish very appealing. There’s also so many varieties of items you can put in here – we were speculating some roasted veggies would be a great addition too.
I realized I had all of the leftover chipotle peppers (only used the sauce) so I removed their stems, cut them up into tiny pieces, and served them as a spicy, smoky side sauce. They were delicious and added another element of heat to the dish.
I love how nutritious and healthy this recipe is, I look forward to trying more of your recipes for meal prep too!
Dani says
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Frank. Love the addition of the peppers.
Suzanne says
This looks so good! This sauce would be tasty for dipping veggies in too!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! I like the idea of using cauliflower rice! What a great way to cut out carbs and add more nutrition!
Lacey says
Absolutely loved it, and love how easy additions/substitutions are to make. I make it with salsa and sour cream on the top instead of the yogurt and it was delicious!
DeAnna Myers says
Absolutely delicious! We used Choloula instead of the Adobo- perfect! Will definitely make again
Dani says
That sounds great! Love how you made it your own.
Heidi says
Delicious!
So glad I found you! I’m now working on changing my relationship with food.
I’m wondering if I replace the tomato with bell pepper if this would freeze well? I didn’t mind eating it four days in a row, but I should probably eat more variety.
Jessica says
Just made this for dinner tonight and it turned out great! Everyone enjoyed it 🙂
Mary says
I made this today, and it was very good! The sauce was a bit spicy for me, but I will just use less next time. There will definitely be a next time, as I have printed this and put it in my recipe binder.
Gwen Bokmeyer says
I do the greek yogurt with a little lime juice, salt, pepper and a little salsa. I found a salsa with sweet potatoes at Central Market! So good for my dressing! 🙂
Gwen Bokmeyer says
I love these. I am a flight attendant and I take them to work. I make them for dinner and then my 3 bowls for work! My husband is choosy, so I do his without tomatoes, green onion or cilantro and he says they are great!
They are perfect hot or cold! I use the frozen roasted corn from Trader Joes. I also use Greek yogurt but I add salt, pepper, a small amount of lime juice and a few tablespoons of salsa. So good. When I add all the ingredients, I add cilantro, lime juice and green onions to all of my ingredients. Black beans, tomatoes, and the corn. My bowls are better than any bowl I have had out! YUMMMM
Allison says
Used your recipe as a rough outline for this week’s work lunch meal prep, but I used chopped up chicken breast I needed to use, and made my own spice mixture and more chipotle in the sauce because I like a lot of heat. A taste test is all I’ve had so far but I’m thoroughly impressed! Can’t wait to make my coworkers jealous with this one lol!
Razack says
nice!
Tamara O’Neal says
This recipe is AWESOME! I made two recipes one with ground chicken and one with ground turkey…my family eat both up!
Gino says
Thanks so much for this recipe. I have been looking for something with low carbs. This taste really good. My family loved it. Ino
Bill says
Looking forward to making this as the first meal of my Meal Prep 2021 resolution. I usually get super stressed about following directions to the letter, but this one doesn’t scare me at all 🙂 Just wondering if you know what size glass meal prep container you used in the pics. Seems like the perfect size. Wish me luck!
Kevin Stuckey says
I got confused when I was making the cauliflower rice since the ingredients don’t have chicken broth, but it’s mentioned in the instructions. How much chicken broth is supposed to be added? Otherwise, everything came out well and I’m excited about this delicious meal prep this week. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Dani says
Sorry about that! It’s 1/4 cup. I corrected it in the recipe card 🙂
Christina says
Love these!! Easy prep and delicious! You can add whatever you want to keep it interesting which is nice. I used quinoa instead of cauliflower rice because I had it on hand.
Christina says
Great idea. Will try out!
Nikki says
Love this recipe. I used ground beef since I had that on hand. So flavorful! I will be making this regularly. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Dani Spies says
Hi Nikki! I’m so glad you are enjoying this one. Thanks for letting me know.
Katie says
LOVE this recipe! It is one of my go-to meals for ground chicken now! Next time I would use less cilantro because it was too bold for me.
Dani Spies says
I’m so glad to know you enjoyed this one, Katie! Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating and review.
Laurie says
Just wanted to be 100% sure the nutrition numbers are for all 4 servings not per serving, correct?
Dani Spies says
The nutritional info is per bowl – I hope that helps!
Jackie says
Has anyone tried freezing them
Alexandra Bowden says
I love your recipes. They are just so delicious and light. I look forward to it all the time. And getting new ones. I am very interested in mcrock pot recipes. Have a wonderful day, take care.
Kelly says
This looks amazing! Question I am unable to eat corn. Would there another veg I could swap or leave it out?
Thanks
Dani Spies says
You can just leave it our or sub in any veggie you love! I think green beans would be delicious.
Anita Adams says
Thank you for posting the full nutrition info. Does this include the yummy sauce as well? And if so, do you recall how much?
Mary says
I made this yesterday, with a small twist. I used your slow cooker shredded chicken recipe for the chicken part. I make that regularly, and since I had all the other ingredients on hand,this came together so quickly.
I appreciate how you show that cooking healthy doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult. It’s one of my favorite things about your website and YouTube channel.