This Gluten Free Rice Bowl is my at home version of my favorite order from Chipotle! Even though my favorite Chipotle bowl is gluten free, it gets expensive to order it every day! So this at-home version is one of my top go to lunch recipes! I love to prep my ingredients ahead of time to make it even faster when I’m in a pinch!
This at home Gluten Free Rice Bowl is ready in under 30 minutes! If you love an easy 30-minute meal l like I do, you’ll also love this greek rice bowl and this dairy free broccoli rice casserole.
why you’ll love this recipe
- This bowl is much less expensive than take-out from Chipotle
- I don’t use any fancy techniques here! Just frozen or microwavalbe rice plus my toppings which means no long cooking times!
- One-pan magic! This recipe uses minimal dishes so I don’t need to spend a lot of time cleaning up when I am done.
- The perfect weeknight meal! I hate spending 2 hours after work making dinner, so this easy quick meal is perfect to save time.
ingredients & substitutions
Rice: Long-grain white rice is the base of this Gluten Free Rice Bowl, but feel free to experiment with brown rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option. I use microwavable rice, instant rice or frozen rice to save myself time. I also sometimes prepare a huge batch of fresh rice at the begining of the week to be able to pull from and just heat up any time I need rice.
Chicken breast: Boneless, skinless chicken breast are my go to lean protein. They cook quickly. If I am feeling a vegan verson of this bowl I use tofu cubes. I have also made it with ground turkey and ground chicken!
Taco seasoning: A packet of taco seasoning adds all the necessary warmth and spices. I also like to whip up your own blend with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Lettuce: I add lettuce to my bowl for a bit of crunch and freshness. If I have any other leafy green at home such as spinach, kale, or arugula I’ll use that too.
Salsa: Pick your favorite salsa for a zesty topping, or blend chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice for a homemade version. I like a chipotle spicy salsa!
If you also love an easy recipe with tomatoes like me, check out these 20 easy tomato recipes!
directions
Step 1
Boil the rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Cut the chicken into 1/2″ pieces and toss with taco seasoning. Add to a frying pan with 1 tbsp olive oil and cook on medium until chicken is fully cooked.
Step 3
Add white rice to the bowl. Top with chicken.
Step 4
Top the Gluten Free Rice Bowl with shredded lettuce, salsa and mashed avocado.
expert tips & tricks
- To make this gluten free rice bowl low carb ISswap white rice for cauliflower rice and ditch the avocado or use just a spoonful for creamy contrast.
- To make this recipe low fat, I use less oil when cooking the chicken or skip the mashed avocado.
- For a vegan version of this bowl, I replace chicken with baked tofu cubes or black beans
how to serve, store and meal prep
To serve, I Pprepare individual Gluten Free Rice Bowls with fluffy rice, top with your spiced chicken, fresh lettuce, a dollop of salsa, and creamy avocado. Dig in!
If I have leftovers, I store the whole bowl, without avocado, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, I simply pop the rice and chicken in the microwave until warmed through. Then I add fresh lettuce, salsa, and avocado when ready to eat.
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Gluten Free Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 2-3 tbsp avocado mashed
Instructions
- Boil the rice according to package directions.
- Cut the chicken into 1/2″ pieces and toss with taco seasoning. Add to a frying pan with 1 tbsp olive oil and cook on medium until chicken is fully cooked.
- Add white rice to the bowl. Top with chicken.
- Add shredded lettuce, salsa and mashed avocado.
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