Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe – Tasty and super nutritious, this one of those everyone-should-know-how-to-make recipes! This cauliflower and chicken burrito bowl is easy and comes together quicker than getting takeout! This recipe swaps the rice in favor of tender cauliflower rice for a light and fresh spin on our go-to burrito bowl. And if you’re looking for easy recipes for chicken, we guarantee you’ll love this one. It’s ground chicken, cauliflower, spices, tomato and cheese sautéed in the skillet. Keto-friendly, gluten-free and done in 30 minutes or less, it couldn’t be simpler and this easy dinner recipe is kid-friendly too. What’s not to love?
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Ingredients list for the Cauliflower and Chicken Burrito Bowls
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken (or turkey)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, minced
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (or one packet of riced cauliflower)
- 1 small can of diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, optional
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mozzarella (or your favorite cheese)
- Salt and fresh cracked black pepper
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Directions
1. To make the chicken cauliflower burrito bowl: Rinse and break the cauliflower head into small florets and roughly chop in a food processor.
2. In a large skillet, sauté minced onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, until softened.
3. Add ground chicken (or turkey) to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until chicken has started to brown and rendered most of its water. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil and sauté cauliflower rice for about 2 minutes. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili, and cumin. Mix well and continue to cook for a couple of minutes; then add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, and allow the juices to reduce a little. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Add ground chicken (or turkey) and onion back to the skillet and give a quick stir (you can also keep chicken on top of cauliflower for serving if you like). Sprinkle with shredded cheese, cover the skillet and let sit for 2-3 minutes off heat to melt the cheese. Divide into bowls, enjoy!
Note: You can garnish the Cauliflower and Chicken Burrito Bowls with your favorite toppings: diced fresh tomatoes, red onion, avocado, Jalapeño, bell pepper…
Tips for the chicken and cauliflower rice burrito bowls
This recipe for chicken and cauliflower rice burrito bowls would make the perfect meal when you want something substantial but healthy on the table quickly.
- Make ahead: The cauliflower can be riced up to 1 day in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Leftovers cauliflower rice can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Cauliflower Rice Bowl Variations
Feel free to customize your cauliflower rice and chicken burrito bowl as you like! Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Use regular rice: if you’re non-keto and would like a heartier bowl, use a 50/50 mix of cauliflower rice and white or brown rice.
- Top your cauliflower rice burrito bowl with pickled red onions or jalapeños for brighter flavors.
- Add diced bell peppers to the tomatoes.
Adds-on for the chicken cauliflower burrito bowl
You can make this chicken cauliflower rice burrito owl more substantial by adding a quick corn salad, a fresh pico de gallo, lettuce leaves…
More cauliflower rice recipes you might like
- 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
- Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice with Kale
- Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet
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Gabby
2022-07-18 20:54:56
We added black beans, sour cream, and salsa for a bit more flavor but it was very good! How many calories are in a serving?
Tracy
2022-05-31 13:25:03
Delicious! I tweaked it a bit. I made a double recipe and used 3 bags of frozen cauliflower rice, and I used one can of diced tomatoes and one can of Rotel. I also added fresh garlic, additional onion, and a small can of diced green chilies. Served with shredded cheddar and sour cream.
