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Chipotle Chicken Bowls

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 15-35 mins
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Whether you’re meal prepping for the week ahead or looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, these Chicken Fajita Bowls with a homemade creamy chipotle dressing are the perfect solution. With the balance of flavors, textures, and nutrients, they’re sure to become a regular recipe in our weekly rotation!

Success Rice ensures you get perfect rice every time with minimal effort. These bowls are easily customizable by topping with your favorite ingredients like fresh pico, black beans, avocado, cilantro, etc. and the homemade creamy chipotle dressing really elevates the dish by adding a ton of flavor and also a bit of heat!

Here is Why You’ll Love These Chipotle Chicken Bowls

  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Customizable to suit your taste preferences
  • Packed with nutrients and flavors
  • Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners
  • Gluten-free and easily adaptable for various diets
  • Pairs perfectly with quick & easy Success Rice

Tips & Substitutions

  • To make this meal vegan, substitute the chicken for tofu or extra beans, omit the Greek yogurt from the dressing and replace honey with agave or maple syrup.
  • To make this meal dairy-free, omit the Greek yogurt.
  • To customize the protein, you can substitute the chicken for grilled shrimp, steak, tofu or extra black beans.
  • To customize the vegetable mix, feel free to add additional veggies like zucchini or mushrooms. Feel free to use a frozen pepper and onion mix for convenience.
  • For the toppings, customize to your preference. Other toppings that would be great are refried beans, mango salsa, corn, pickled red onions or even crushed tortilla chips.
  • For the chipotle dressing, use 1 chipotle pepper for a mild spice level, 2 for a medium spice level and 3 for a hot spice level. Feel free to substitute the honey for maple syrup or agave.

Chipotle Chicken Bowls

  • Prep time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 15-35 mins
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Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1.5lbs chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Fajita vegetables:

  • 1 orange bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned, julienned
  • 1 onion, julienned
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Toppings:

  • Black beans
  • Pico/salsa of choice
  • Shredded romaine lettuce
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Avocado

Creamy Chipotle Dressing:

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions

  1. Prepare the Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
  2. Season the chicken with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill the chicken for best results, or bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes. Once cooked, dice the chicken and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the julienned bell peppers and onion, seasoning with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. For the creamy chipotle dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Assemble your Chipotle Chicken Bowls by layering the jasmine rice, seasoned chicken, fajita vegetables, and your choice of toppings. Drizzle with the creamy chipotle dressing and enjoy!
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