Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls are a flavorful, easy-to-make meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken slow-cooked with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices creates a hearty dish full of vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop the onion and mince the garlic to prepare them for cooking.
- Place chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the cooked chicken and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to blend evenly with the other ingredients.
- Serve the chicken mixture over warm cooked rice or cauliflower rice. Top with fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and any desired toppings such as cheese, avocado, sour cream, or salsa.
Notes
- This recipe is healthy and customizable.
- Ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito, Chicken Burrito Bowls, Easy Chicken Recipes, Meal Prep