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So since having the baby it’s been extremely hard to find a place to go out to eat that is healthy.. I would love to find a place she could actually eat at with us once she’s eating more normally especially when we’re travelling to see family. We just recently had Chipotle (yes I must be under some sort of rock..) but I found it to be a bit greasy, and the chicken wasdefinitelynot white meat. It was good, just wish it was a little less oil in the food and of course breast meat.
That made me realize how easy and fun it would be to make our own at home! Much cheaper too! We love making cilantro lime rice and we love fresh vegetables so it was a perfect idea. We’ve now been having this for dinner at least 2 times a month! Whenever I make this it actually lasts us for two dinners – sometimes I evensubstitutethe chicken for Tilapia!
Chicken and Rice Bowls
makes 4 servings
Chicken
4 Chicken Breasts, cut into chunks
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Smoky Paprika Chipotle Seasoning(I buy this from Marshall’s or BJ’s)
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
Pico De Gallo
4-6 Roma Tomatoes (small would be 6 large would be 4)
1/2 an Onion
2 Cloves of Garlic
1 Jalapeno, no seeds or pith
1/2 Bunch of Cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Salt & Pepper to taste
Rice
2 Cups of Brown Rice, cooked with water and stems of cilantro
1/2 Bunch of Cilantro leaves chopped
Juice of 2 Limes
Salt to taste
1Avocadomushed
2 Heads of Romaine Sliced
In a bowl designated for raw chicken mix seasonings with chicken chunks.
Take a large skillet; heat with olive oil and place seasoned chicken into pan once hot.
Meanwhile start making the pico so the flavors can meld.
Choptomatoes, garlic – mince the garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro. Place into a large bowl and mix in the juice from lime and salt and pepper to taste.
Check on chicken and give a toss if needed.
In a large bowl put rice and discard the stems of cilantro. Toss in the cilantro leaves chopped, lime juice, and salt.
Once the chicken is done place in a bowl to rest – and start to smash your avocado. (If you feel the need for sour cream try some plain greek yogurt)
Assemble the bowls. Rice, Chicken, Pico, Avocado, and Shredded Romaine. Enjoy!
More Chicken Recipes
- Turkey Sliders with Brie and Cranberry Sauce
- Chicken Meatloaf Recipe
- Roast Turkey Breast
- Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
About Courtney
Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She is happily married to her husband Chris and together they have two amazing kiddos!
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I love some rice! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing Courtney, the hubs and I love Chipotle and I was just saying how I needed to try to recreate it at home 🙂
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Yum! That sounds like such a light and tasty meal!
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This sounds like a great meal~
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Yum! It looks delicious and I love how each person can make their own how they like.
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This looks so good!
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THIS LOOKS SUPER YUMMY!
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That chicken looks delicious. I usually enjoy chicken and rice together too!
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Oh, your chicken and salsa look amazing!
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just the way I like em’ certainly a tasty dish
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Yum! One of my favorite things to make here! BTW LOVE the photography on this post!
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Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah I love adding cilantro to stuff!
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This looks amazing!
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This looks really good! I love chicken and rice!
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- Jennifer (Double Duty Mommy)
wow, this sounds much cheaper than going to Chipotle every day… not that I would know anything about that. lol
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This really looks so fresh and hearty. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be trying this soon.
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- Colleen (Shibley Smiles)
I love adding all the ingredients.
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Looks yummy to me 🙂
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Everything about this sounds incredible. I love every ingredient!
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It looks so yummy!
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It looks great! I would add a dollop of sour cream to mine.
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we really enjoy eating chicken and rice – but I’ve never served it that way before. I’m going to try it – I love Pico de Gallo!
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This looks like something I would love!
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It looks so healthy and refreshing for a meal!
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That looks like the kind of meal I often order out. Yes to making it at home!
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i love this idea!
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- Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three
Perfect for summer I think. Which starts in April here. Haha!
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That is definitely our type of meal! Your photographs are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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This look fantastic!
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- Maryann
Looks great
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Yum! I’d love that.
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