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. Served over rice or cauliflower rice and topped with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and optional toppings, this recipe is healthy, customizable, and ideal for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Protein and Base Ingredients

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

Aromatics and Spices

1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh Ingredients and Toppings

Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, salsa

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Chop the onion and mince the garlic to prepare them for cooking.
Combine in the Slow Cooker: 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.
Cook Low and Slow: 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.
Shred the Chicken: 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.
Assemble Your Burrito Bowls: 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

Choose chicken thighs for juicier results or breasts for a leaner option.
Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and avoid mushy texture.
Add lime juice just before serving to preserve its bright, fresh flavor.
Do not overcook the chicken to prevent dryness.
For deeper flavor, toast spices briefly before adding to the slow cooker if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximate)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 75mg