Yes, you can have these Chicken Chili Burrito Bowls on the ketogenic diet! I have made a few exchanges for you and you won’t even think that you are sacrificing the best part of a burrito bowl! “Keto Cauliflower Rice Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe”
By replacing traditional rice or regular fried rice (white rice or brown rice) with cauliflower rice and by making some homemade tortillas chips from Keto tortillas you will stay on the keto diet!
What is the difference between a burrito bowl and a taco bowl?
A burrito bowl is made with rice, beans and toppings and a taco bowl has a fried or baked taco shell. I thought that this was an interesting fact, because I thought they were the same.
What is in chicken chili burrito bowls? A lot of these items are optional, because for example not everyone likes onions or avocados, so you are welcome to individualize this list!
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- onions
- bell pepper (optional)
- cumin
- chili powder
- paprika
- garlic powder
- little salt and black pepper
- shredded cheddar cheese (any kind), parmesan cheese
- cilantro (to sprinkle on your burrito bowl and for your cilantro lime rice)
- jalapenos (optional)
- cauliflower rice
- fresh spinach
- shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado or guacamole, green onions, sour cream (any of these are optional)
- salsa – purchase from your local supermarket or you can make your own with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, garlic and salt
- lime juice – to squeeze over you burrito bowl (optional) and for your cilantro lime rice
- soy sauce
- make your own tortilla chips from keto tortillas – purchase from your local supermarket keto tortillas, olive oil and salt – recipe will be in post
- cilantro lime sauce – mayo, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and cilantro (optional dressing instead of plain sour cream or salsa)
“Keto Cauliflower Rice Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe”
What is a burrito bowl? Or What is the difference between a burrito and a burrito bowl?
Burrito Bowls are basically the inside of a burrito without the tortilla – chicken or beef, rice (cauliflower rice), beans (optional), lettuce, cheese, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole – placed inside of a bowl instead of a tortilla, so they’re keto (if you leave out the regular rice and beans) and gluten free and lower in carbs than a traditional burrito.
Why is it called a chicken burrito bowl?
Because it consists of burrito fillings served without the tortilla. The fillings are placed in a bowl, and a layer of rice or cauliflower rice is put at the bottom. Or for a keto burrito bowl you can add cauliflower rice or extra lettuce to the bottom of the bowl. Any protein will work, chicken, beef or turkey.
Are burrito bowls healthy? Are burrito bowls keto? Are burrito bowls gluten free? Are burrito bowls low carb recipes?
The answer is yes to all these questions. By leaving out the tortillas and chips you are lowering the carbohydrate count. If you replace the regular white rice with cauliflower rice or extra lettuce than the burrito bowl is also ketogenic.
However, you can make homemade tortillas chips from keto tortillas or gluten free tortillas and they are delicious. So, by replacing the regular rice for cauliflower rice and replacing the tortilla chips this meal is keto, low carb, gluten free and sugar free.
Is burrito bowl served warm or cold?
You may serve burrito bowls warm or cold. It really is a personal preference, however I like mine cold except for the rice, lol and it is better warm and then add the other toppings.
Do you get more food in a burrito or burrito bowl?
A burrito bowl usually has 15 percent more food than a burrito.
How do I make a chicken chili burrito bowl? Scroll down for printable recipe card
- Cook 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, seasonings, onions and bell peppers in a slow cooker or crockpot for 6 hours on low or 4 hours of high. If you do not want to cook your chicken in a crockpot, you can cook the chicken breast in a skillet or oven.
- The best way to cook chicken on the stovetop is to take a large skillet, little butter and chicken. Place skillet over medium-high heat or medium heat and cook chicken pieces until the internal temperature is at 165 degrees f.
- Once chicken breast is done, shred the chicken with 2 forks
- Cook the cauliflower rice as directed, add lime juice and cilantro
- Spoon cauliflower rice into a bowl, add a layer of shredded chicken, add a layer of cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, avocado, jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream and salsa. Lastly lime juice.
- All the above ingredients are optional, so choose what you would like and individualize each burrito bowl to each family member.
- Serve homemade keto tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole on the side.
What is a great side dish with chicken chili burrito bowls?
The perfect side dish is easy to find for your favorite recipes. The internet is loaded with so many recipes for the whole family to enjoy. I have chosen a few favorites for your low-carb dinner.
- Lime and Coriander cauliflower Rice.
- Mexican Bean Salad – for those who are low carb and not on the ketogenic diet
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Mexican Salad
- Spanish cauliflower rice
- Cheesy cauliflower rice
- Mexican Keto Coleslaw.
- Pico De Gallo.
- Guacamole and Chips – homemade keto tortilla chips (an easy keto side dish)
Need a Keto cauliflower rice recipes? How to make low carb cauliflower rice?
In the past, for my low-carb meals I have purchased cauliflower rice in the freezer section of my local grocery store. However, I have also made my own easy cauliflower rice recipe. To make your own cauliflower rice you will need a few simple ingredients: a large head of cauliflower, a food processor or box grater, and a large bowl. Using the food processor or box grater, grate up your head of cauliflower. Take paper towels and soak up the excess moisture. The cauliflower rice will not have the exact rice consistency, however it will be close to the real thing for your next Mexican food recipes or your Chinese food stir fry recipes.
How do I make keto tortilla chips with basic ingredients? Find recipe here!
- Preheat oven 425 degrees
- Take a knife or pizza cutter and slice the keto tortillas into triangles
- Spray a baking sheet with olive oil
- Lay out the cut up tortillas pieces onto the baking sheet
- Spray or brush oil onto the tortillas pieces
- Sprinkle the chips with salt
- Place into oven and bake for approximately 5 minutes
- For best results, flip over the chips and bake until the chips are brown
Keto Cauliflower Rice Chicken Burrito Bowl
Easy and delicious Keto recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of shredded chicken breasts
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups of shredded cheese
- 4 servings of cauliflower rice - to make cilantro lime rice add juice of 1 lime and 2 tbsp of cilantro
- Toppings: lettuce, onion, tomatoes, jalapenos, salsa, sour cream, avocados, guacamole
Instructions
- Cook 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, seasonings, onions and bell peppers in a slow cooker or crockpot for 6 hours on low or 4 hours of high. If you do not want to cook your chicken in a crockpot, you can cook the chicken breast in a skillet or oven.
- The best way to cook chicken on the stovetop is to take a large skillet, little butter and chicken (onions & bell peppers). Place skillet over medium-high heat or medium heat and cook chicken pieces until the internal temperature is at 165 degrees f.
- Once chicken breast is done, shred the chicken with 2 forks
- Cook the cauliflower rice as directed, add lime juice and cilantro
- Spoon cauliflower rice into a bowl, add a layer of shredded chicken, add a layer of cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, avocado, jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream and salsa. Lastly lime juice.
- All the above ingredients are optional, so choose what you would like and individualize each burrito bowl to each family member.
- Serve homemade keto tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole on the side.
What is a Ketogenic Diet?
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate dietary therapy that in conventional medicine is used mainly to treat hard-to-control epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates (per Wikipedia).
What are the main rules of keto?
- Cut out the carbs
- Avoid sugar
- Avoid starchy vegetables
- Eat high quality proteins
- Avoid starchy fruits
- Eat the good fats
Meal Prep Tips!
- For easy meals during those busy weeknights, meal prep the leftovers. Take the leftovers and place them into an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or 3 months in the freezer.
- Plus, next time you cook this recipe double the recipe so the entire family can enjoy this easy recipe the next day.
- Instead of making your own fresh cauliflower rice with cauliflower florets you can purchase fluffy cauliflower rice in the freezer section of your local supermarket.
- Add some cream cheese when you cook the chicken breast
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“Keto Cauliflower Rice Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe”
