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Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
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Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls are a convenient, flavorful, and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender slow-cooked chicken seasoned with southwestern spices, black beans, corn, vibrant veggies, and your choice of rice or cauliflower rice, these bowls are customizable, wholesome, and great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Beans and Vegetables

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes or 1 cup salsa

Spices

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Base

  • 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice

Fresh Toppings

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Optional toppings: avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken and Veggies: Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts or thighs. Chop the onion and mince the garlic to lay the flavor foundation.
  2. Mix the Spices and Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, blend chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over the chicken. Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, then layer with black beans, corn, onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes or salsa.
  3. Cook Low and Slow: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  4. Shred and Stir: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to combine with the beans and corn, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Prepare the Rice: While the chicken mixture finishes cooking, prepare your choice of rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions.
  6. Assemble Your Burrito Bowls: Spoon the chicken and bean mixture over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, or any preferred toppings to complete your burrito bowl.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness as they stay moister than breasts during slow cooking.
  • Drain excess liquid from the slow cooker before assembling to avoid watery bowls.
  • Add fresh herbs like cilantro at the end to preserve their bright flavor.
  • Double the recipe for easy meal prep and leftovers.
  • Use fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors more than bottled lime juice.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken burrito bowls, crockpot, easy dinner, healthy meals, meal prep, Mexican, southwestern flavors

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