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Shredded Chicken Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls

It’s that time, folks. Boys and girls of all ages are packing their pencil boxes and heading back to school! For your dining convenience during the busy school year, Sabra and I have teamed up to make your back-to-school eats fresh, easy, and healthy. Let’s get our brain food on!

Shredded Chicken Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls

The term, “back to school” summons up fond memories of scrunchies, the color teal, leggings, purple slip-on shoes, unitards, Heathcliff, Boby’s World, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa, Pogs, Nano Babies (or Tomagotchi), pay phones, etc., etc., go infinity and beyond.

While I don’t have kids and am no longer in school myself, I remember the necessity for straight-forward, simple, and lightning-fast meals.  From grade school all the way through my master’s degree, it was always go, go, go, shovel down food, and go some more.

So in honor of the school year hustle and bustle, I teamed up with Sabra to create a back-to-school recipe that would be perfect for throwing together any night of the week, lickety split.

 

I used Sabra’s spicy guacamole and mango peach salsa in these shredded chicken cauliflower rice burrito bowls, which made the meal come together in no time at all. Plus: delicious.
Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowls | Back to School with @sabradippingco

Let’s talk time, because these bowls take but a jiff.

Did you know it only takes about 10 minutes to make shredded chicken? It’s a revelation! Seriously, follow my lead.

The “rice” portion of the meal cooks up quickly, too. You can do as I did and make cauliflower rice, because: vegetables, or you can use brown or white rice for less preparation. If you go the cauliflower rice route, try either my Jalapeno Ginger Cauliflower Rice or my Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Kale.

Aside from the chicken, rice, salsa, and guac, you can add all your burrito faves, like garbanzo or black beans, chopped lettuce, sour cream, cilantro and cheese. Load these bad boys up!


Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowls
The way I see it, these bowls can be made for dinner during any busy day of the week, and can be packed for lunch the next day. If you are a parent and would like more ways to incorporate Sabra into your children’s lunches, check out their Lunch Ideas board on Pinterest.

Put on your velcrows, sitck some Montell Jordan in your walkman and let’s go back to school with these ‘rito bowls.

Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowls | Back to School with @sabradippingco

Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowls

A quick and delicious go-to chicken burrito bowl perfect for any night of the week!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
4 Servings

Ingredients

For the shredded chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For serving:

  • Cauliflower rice or cooked brown rice
  • 1 14- ounce can garbanzo beans, heated
  • Red onion, chopped
  • Sabra Salsa
  • Sabra Guacamole

Instructions

Prepare the Shredded Chicken:

  • In a medium-sized skillet, heat the oil over medium (to medium-high heat) until completely hot.
  • Place the chicken breasts on the skillet and brown each side for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the water (or chicken broth), cover the skillet and cook 7 to 9 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and allow them to cool enough to handle. Using a fork, shred the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the chili powder, salt and pepper over the shredded chicken.

Prepare the Burrito Bowls:

  • Add desired amount of cauliflower rice or brown rice to 4 bowls.
  • Add shredded chicken, garbanzo beans, red onion, salsa, and guacamole.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams
Course: Lifestyle
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: dairy free, easy healthy recipes, gluten free, gluten free recipes, healthy meals, healthy recipes, paleo recipes
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Julia

 

 

 

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Lauren

Thursday 28th of August 2014

Lightening-fast meals are always welcomed at my house! I love that you made this with cauliflower rice. Yum!

Joanne

Wednesday 27th of August 2014

I had no idea Sabra made so many dips! I picked up a container of their spicy hummus yesterday because I felt like my fajitas needed a facelift. Now I'm wishing I had stumbled across this salsa and guac combo as well!

Jennie @themessybakerblog

Friday 22nd of August 2014

A lifetime supply of dip is always welcome. This burrito bowl is pretty sexy. I'll never forget those one piece shirts that buttoned at the crotch--such a weird trend.

Francesca

Friday 22nd of August 2014

ALL THE THINGS, plus Lisa Frank! Lunch box idea, pinned.

Erin | The Law Student's Wife

Thursday 21st of August 2014

Total YUMS! So much goodness in one bowl, and totally agree: dips make life better!

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