Sharing a super easy and delicious lunch or dinner option: a protein-packed Chipotle Bowl!
Hi! How is the morning going? Hope you’re having a good day so far! We’re in New York for the week and this is an updated post with a tasty recipe!
Today I wanted to discuss one of my favorite easy options for lunch or dinner: a nutrient-packed bowl of chipotle. I try to have at least a palm size of protein in all my meals and snacks.
Eating protein-rich meals offers many benefits for your overall health and well-being. Chipotle bowls are not only delicious, but also a convenient way to increase your protein intake, and they can be a great source of healthy fats along with avocado (who doesn’t love a little guac with their meal?). It’s a perfect meal for athletes after a workout or just a new menu option for kids. Everyone will love this protein-packed meal.
Today I’m excited to share a protein-packed Chipotle Bowl recipe that you can easily make at home.
High Protein Chipotle Bowl Recipe
What’s in a Chipotle Bowl?
A typical chipotle bowl consists of three main elements: rice, protein, and toppings. The rice serves as the base, providing a solid base for the bowl. Protein options include chicken breast, beans, or steak, providing essential amino acids for muscle repair and growth. Toppings such as homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add flavor and nutritional value to the bowl.
How much protein is in a Chipotle bowl?
A standard bowl of Chipotle contains about 30 to 40 grams of protein, depending on the protein source and serving size. To increase the protein content, you can opt for a double protein or add additional protein-rich ingredients to your bowl.
How to Make a Protein-Rich Chipotle Bowl
Ingredients:
White rice (or cauliflower rice or bed of romaine lettuce)
Chicken breast or other meat of your choice such as beef or barbacoa. You can also use tofu or tempeh!
Homemade Guacamole
Chipotle peppers with adobo sauce
Beans (black or pinto)
Corn (personally I hate corn but if you like it, live your life lol)
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Fresh lime juice
Coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Step 1:
Cook the rice according to package directions and set aside.
Step 2:
Season the chicken breast (or protein of your choice) with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through and cut into strips.
Step 3:
In a bowl, combine homemade guacamole, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Step 4:
Assemble your chipotle bowl by layering the cooked rice, grilled chicken, beans, corn (if you like that sort of thing), and homemade guacamole mix.
Step 5:
Garnish with additional cilantro, corn salsa, and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired. Of course, you can also have some queso, if that’s your thing. Or make “tong bites” with your favorite whole-grain tortilla or keep it gluten-free with a corn tortilla. Serve and enjoy your protein-rich bowl of chipotle! Serve and enjoy your protein-rich bowl of chipotle!
Preparing a protein-rich bowl of chipotle at home is not only easy, but also allows you to customize your ingredients based on your taste preferences for a perfectly balanced meal. By incorporating quality protein sources and fresh, wholesome ingredients, you can create a nutritious and satisfying meal that supports your health and fitness goals.
So tell me, friends: what is one of your favorite quick meals?? This sushi roll in a bowl is another must-have.
xoxo
Gina
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