12 Copycat Chipotle Recipes to Make At Home

Satisfy your cravings in the comfort of your own kitchen.

close up on two black bean burritos resting on top another
Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Instead of ordering takeout again, satisfy your Chipotle cravings by making restaurant-worthy burrito bowls and guacamole at home. Recreate your favorite dishes with this collection of Chipotle favorites, from lime-spiked rice to melt-in-your-mouth barbacoa.

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Copycat Chipotle Chicken

sliced deeply-seared chicken on a board

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This copycat Chipotle chicken begins with a flavorful chipotle marinade, then is seared in a skillet and finished in the oven." —Nicole McLaughlin

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Copycat Chipotle Beef Barbacoa

Copycat Chipotle Beef Barbacoa
RainbowJewels

"Tasted fantastic! Just like Chipotle." —Hunter Hillis

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Chipotle Sauce

Chipotle sauce in small glass bowl

Tammy Lynn

"This is a smoky chipotle sauce that tastes great. Add a few tablespoons to any kind of burrito with rice and beans in it, or to a steak or chicken bowl. Very quick and easy to make!" —SHACKL

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Copycat Chipotle Rice

lime green bowl with cilantro rice

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This copycat Chipotle rice, with lemon, lime, and cilantro, is easy to make at home, and tastes just like the restaurant version." —Nicole McLaughlin

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

mid angle looking at a bowl of tomatillo salsa verde and a side of tortilla chips
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Naked Chicken Burrito Bowl

Naked Chicken Burrito Bowl

"I love to eat at places like Qdoba and Chipotle, so I created my own chicken burrito at home, minus the tortilla! This is very easy for a weeknight meal and is very filling and healthy; the recipe can easily be increased for more people." —Janessa

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Guacamole

three bowls of guacamole with different flavor variations
Carson Downing

"This guacamole recipe gets a tasty kick from cayenne and cilantro. You can serve it smooth or chunky depending on your tastes. Serve with homemade tortilla chips." —Maryellen

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Delicious Black Bean Burritos

close up on two black bean burritos resting on top another
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"These black bean burritos are so good that you'll want to have them every night!" —jessica

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Chicken al Pastor

close up on three tortillas topped with chicken al pastor

"These tacos are sure to impress your family and friends. A good Taco al Pastor is very hard to come by in the States. Now you can enjoy them in the comfort of your own home anytime!" —Nikkivazquez

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Pork Carnitas

looking down at three tortillas filled with pork carnitas, avocado, radishes and cilantro

"Mexican carnitas made with pork shoulder, braised with lime and spices for a delicious, distinctive flavor, then baked until fall-apart tender with crisp edges." —Nette

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Sofrito

sofrito in a pot

Terri McHugh

"Authentic! This recipe is spot on! Thankfully, I did not have to substitute anything; I found ajies dulces and recao. It is so good that I had to make a batch for my mother. It has taken my beans to the next level." —MuffinGal

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Fresh Tomato Salsa

Fresh Tomato Salsa

"These ingredients are growing abundantly in my garden, we've eaten salsa for days and still not tired of it!" —Homefoodie

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