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A colorful burrito bowl with grilled adobo chicken, corn salsa, black beans, and creamy white queso sauce.

Copycat Qdoba Chicken Burrito Bowl

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 720 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup long -grain white rice
  • 2 cups wate r
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 15 ounces canned corn, drained and pan-roasted until charred
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalape ño, seeded and minced
  • 8 ounces white American cheese, cubed
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and warmed
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • In a non-reactive bowl, whisk together the minced chipotle peppers, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Add the chicken thighs, coating thoroughly, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and fold in the chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and salt to taste.
  • Preheat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Rest for 5 minutes before dicing into 0.5-inch cubes.
  • Prepare the corn salsa by mixing the charred corn, red onion, jalapeño, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt.
  • Construct the queso sauce by combining the white American cheese, Monterey Jack, heavy cream, and green chiles in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and emulsified.
  • Assemble the bowls by layering the cilantro-lime rice at the base, followed by black beans and the diced chicken.
  • Top with the roasted corn salsa, shredded lettuce, a generous drizzle of the three-cheese queso, and a dollop of sour cream.