Description
This Easy Chicken Tinga Burrito Bowl captures the essence of Mexican cuisine with vibrant flavors and simple preparation, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chipotle, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
- Combine cooked rice, cilantro, and lime juice in a separate pot, stirring to mix well.
- Serve chicken tinga over the cilantro lime rice, garnishing with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
Consider using rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust the chipotle for heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg