Description
White Chicken Chili Burrito Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Queso Drizzle are cozy, high-protein meal prep bowls layered with shredded chicken, white beans, corn, and caramelized sweet potatoes. Finished with a silky blended cottage cheese queso and fresh lime, these hearty burrito bowls deliver balanced flavor, satisfying texture, and easy make-ahead convenience for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted sweet potato cubes
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons warm broth
- Lime wedges
- Fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast sweet potato cubes for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add white beans, corn, and diced jalapeño; cook 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Blend cottage cheese with warm broth until completely smooth and creamy.
- Divide cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls.
- Top with roasted sweet potatoes and chicken mixture.
- Drizzle with cottage queso.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and squeeze lime over the top before serving.
Notes
- Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Keep queso separate for best reheating results.
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
- Adjust jalapeño for preferred spice level.
- Can be made lower carb by swapping rice for cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Protein: 42 g
Keywords: white chicken chili burrito bowls, healthy meal prep bowls, high protein chicken bowl, cottage cheese queso bowl