Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl
Effortless and delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls packed with tender chicken, zesty salsa, and customizable toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup rice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Cilantro lime vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing it in the slow cooker and pouring salsa over it.
- Add the uncooked rice over the chicken and salsa mixture.
- Include the drained black beans to the slow cooker.
- Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check the chicken’s tenderness; it should shred easily with a fork.
- Assemble your bowls by shredding the chicken and mixing everything together.
- Top with diced avocado, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or sprinkle chili powder before serving. This dish also freezes well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: burrito bowl, slow cooker, chicken, Mexican, easy dinner
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