Tired of ordering takeout? These Chipotle copycat recipes will have you wondering why you didn’t recreate your favorite burrito bowls at home sooner. They’re a healthy option for lunch or dinner and will save you money in the long run. Try our Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls and top them with Chipotle copycat corn salsa for the ultimate bite.
Almost Chipotle guacamole
You can make guacamole at home that tastes exactly like the one made at Chipotle, but don’t worry, our guacamole is nothing special. This delicious, fresh guacamole is the perfect topping for burrito bowls or tacos, or serve with tortilla chips and veggies as an appetizer or healthy snack.
Chipotle chicken imitation
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Recreate the taste of chipotle grilled chicken in your own kitchen with this delicious recipe. Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce add a delicious layer of smokiness and spiciness to the marinade, accented with cumin and lime. The longer you marinate the chicken, the spicier it will get. Use this chipotle chicken in salads, burrito bowls, or as a filling for tacos.
Chicken Burrito Bowl
By leaving out the carb-heavy tortilla wrap, this chicken burrito bowl is also diabetic friendly.
Chipotle Corn Salsa Imitation
Recreate the taste of your favorite restaurant salsa at home with this Chipotle Corn Salsa recipe. This smoky salsa can be topped on tacos or burrito bowls or used to dip chips. For a vegetarian twist, don’t forget to pair it with Chipotle Chicken or Chipotle Sofritas.
Chipotle Sofritas Copycat
This copycat recipe for Chipotle Sofritas replicates the essence of the original version with crumbled tofu coated in a sweet, smoky coating. Use this easy recipe as a filling for burritos or tacos, or as a topping for a spicy salad.
Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl
This flavorful burrito bowl is filled with grilled chicken smothered in a spicy chipotle glaze, and topped with a generous serving of veggies and quinoa instead of rice for added nutrients, making this a healthier dinner.
Chicken and Vegetable Quesadilla
This easy quesadilla recipe uses canned cooked chicken to save time. You can also use leftover cooked chicken or turkey if you have it. Dice the vegetables up to a day ahead to make prep even faster.
Steak Burrito
Here’s a recipe for a steak burrito inspired by the San Francisco super burrito, loaded with meat, beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, and salsa. This homemade version is a little simpler to make and a lot healthier, with brown rice, whole wheat tortillas, and moderate portions. We recommend serving it the traditional way, wrapped in foil, so you can lift the burrito and peel it back as you eat, without it falling apart. Serve with a cold beer and vinegar-flavored coleslaw.
Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl
This Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl has all the ingredients for a hearty burrito without the wrap. Chicken cooked in the Instant Pot is tender and flavorful with flame-roasted diced tomatoes and spices.
No-cook black bean salad
The dressing for this vegan black bean salad is creamy from the blended avocado, and while any salad green will do, try arugula for a zesty kick to this hearty salad.
Adobo Flank Steak Tacos
Lime juice and adobo sauce add a tangy, smoky flavor to these grilled steak tacos.
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Tomatillo salsa is classified as a tailgate food because, with your choice of heat level, this recipe will be eaten faster than a wide receiver. Roasting the tomatillos mellows their tartness and adds a subtle sweetness.
Pepper and onion cheese quesadilla
This 15-minute quesadilla takes it up a notch by adding sautéed peppers and onions, and let the kids help arrange the toppings at the table.
Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice
This easy-to-make, meal-prep burrito bowl is even better than takeout. Substituting cauliflower rice for cilantro-lime rice, this super flavorful meal is packed with protein and won’t leave you craving carbs. We love serving this with chicken, but it would be just as good with shrimp.
Chipotle Skirt Steak Tacos with Smoky Tomatillo Salsa
A pro tip from chef Rick Bayless, who shared this skirt steak taco recipe, is to puree a can of chipotles in adobo sauce and store it in the fridge. Adobo is a vinegary tomato sauce, so when used with chipotles (smoked jalapenos), it makes a spicy, smoky, salty, all-purpose marinade. In this recipe, you brush it on the steak before grilling it, but Bayless also does it on eggplant, chicken, and fish. With the sauce on hand, you can whip up this easy grilled dinner in no time.
