DIY Chipotle Chicken Bowl
Make your very own Chipotle Chicken Bowl at home! This yummy recipe uses shredded chicken breast, brown rice, and fresh lime.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (12 oz cooked, shredded chicken)
- 1 pouch ready rice whole grain brown rice (2 cups)
- 8 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 2 hearts of Romaine)
- 2 cups tomato salsa
- small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- fresh lime, squeezed
Instructions
- Poach the chicken: Place the chicken in a pot large enough to hold it, and fill the pot with enough water (or chicken stock) to cover the chicken by about 1-2 inches.
- Add 2 dried bay leaves, fresh parsley stems, and whole peppercorns to flavor the cooking liquid if desired, then bring to a boil over high heat.
- When the water comes to a boil, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the chicken for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reads 165ºF.
- Using tongs, remove the chicken and reserve on a plate. When it is cool enough to touch, shred it and set aside.
- Microwave the rice pouch according to package directions.
- Assemble each bowl by layering 2 cups of Romaine lettuce, ½ cup rice, 3 ounces of chicken (a ¼ of the chicken), ½ cup salsa, and garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
Notes
Calories from Fat: 37
SmartPoints: 4
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 664mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g