Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl
This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl is a quick and easy meal featuring tender, flavorful chicken, customizable toppings, and a variety of textures. Perfect for busy days, meal prepping, or feeding a crowd, this recipe combines seasoned chicken with rice, beans, avocado, and more. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or leftovers throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low in the slow cooker
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (on high) or 6 hours 10 minutes (on low)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Slow Cooker Chicken:
- 2 to 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz chunky salsa
- 1/3 cup Cilantro Lime Dressing (or your preferred brand)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For Assembling the Bowls:
- 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn
- 1 (16 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 small avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Pour the salsa, Cilantro Lime Dressing, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the juices. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the Bowls: Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Heat the corn and black beans either in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
- Assemble: In each bowl, layer rice, the shredded chicken mixture, corn, black beans, and diced avocados. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Rice Alternatives: Use cauliflower rice or lettuce for a low-carb option.
- Spice Level: Adjust heat by adding diced jalapeños or spicier salsa.
- Toppings: Customize with cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.
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