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A colorful low carb burrito bowl with seasoned ground turkey, fresh vegetables, avocado, cheese, and sour cream in a white bowl.
Reda

Low Carb Burrito Bowl

All the bold flavors of your favorite burrito without the carb crash, built on a bed of seasoned cauliflower rice with juicy spiced chicken and creamy avocado.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast
  • 1.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Cauliflower Rice
  • 5 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen, about 1.5 lb
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped, plus more for serving
For Topping
  • 2 avocado diced
  • 0.5 cup salsa your favorite kind
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium Saucepan with Lid
  • Small bowl for mixing spices

Method
 

Prep
  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Rub spice blend all over chicken, pressing it in so it sticks.
Cook the Protein
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until deeply golden on the bottom. Flip and cook 4-5 minutes more until cooked through (165F internal temp). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Cauliflower Rice
  1. In the same skillet (no need to wipe it out), add cauliflower rice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and any moisture has evaporated, about 6-8 minutes. It should look dry and slightly toasted in spots. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
Assemble
  1. Divide cauliflower rice among 4 bowls. Top each with chopped chicken, then add avocado, salsa, sour cream, and cheese in separate piles so everyone can mix as they like. Finish with extra cilantro if you want.

Notes

Frozen cauliflower rice works great here - just don't thaw it first or it gets mushy. Swap in seasoned ground beef or shrimp if chicken isn't your thing. These bowls keep well for 3 days if you store the avocado separately and add it fresh.