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Copycat Qdoba Chicken Burrito Bowl Satisfying Real Way Better Than Takeout

Qdoba Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner

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Enjoy a Copycat Qdoba Chicken Burrito Bowl that’s perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. This homemade burrito bowl features smoky seasoned chicken and fresh, vibrant toppings, ideal for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped about half a medium onion
  • 1 cup roma tomatoes diced about 4 to 5 tomatoes
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped about 1/2 cups
  • 1 diced jalapeño optional
  • juice of a lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 3.5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ lime
  • bunch of cilantro
  • 4 cups cooked and diced Qdoba Chicken breasts
  • 1 15 oz canned corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce any type
  • Optional toppings Cheese sour cream guacamole grilled veggies salsa

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in cold water for several minutes until clear then let it soak for at least five minutes.
  2. Bring 3.5 cups of water to a boil in a large pot, add rice, lower heat, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in butter, cover, and set aside keeping covered until serving.
  4. Prepare the chicken according to the recipe while rice simmers.
  5. Chop the ingredients for pico de gallo, season with salt and pepper, mix well, and refrigerate.
  6. Assemble each bowl by layering rice, chicken, pico de gallo, beans, corn, lettuce, and any other desired toppings such as guacamole, sour cream, or cheese.

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