Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe combines tender, flavorful chicken with wholesome ingredients like black beans, corn, and tomatoes, all slow-cooked to perfection. It’s an easy meal prep option that yields a delicious, customizable burrito bowl perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with bold spices and fresh toppings, this dish is satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb. chicken breast
- 1 can black beans (15 oz.) (rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz.) (no need to drain liquid)
- 1 green chile or jalapeño pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1½ Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
Bowl Toppings
- 2 cups cooked rice (can use frozen for convenience)
- 1 avocado
- Lime wedges
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- Romaine lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, crushed red pepper, sea salt, and cracked pepper evenly over the chicken. Add the diced green chile (or jalapeño), corn kernels, diced red onion, minced garlic, canned diced tomatoes (with liquid), lime juice, and rinsed black beans on top. Gently stir the ingredients above the chicken to mix evenly without disturbing the chicken too much. Cover the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, ensuring it is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them on a cutting board or shred directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the other ingredients. Set the slow cooker to warm until ready to serve.
- Prepare Burrito Bowls: While the chicken cooks, prepare desired toppings such as cooked rice, diced avocado, roma tomato, romaine lettuce, shredded cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges. Assemble each bowl by adding the chicken mixture and top with your choice of fresh ingredients.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For quicker preparation, use pre-cooked or frozen rice.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by using less chili powder or omitting the crushed red pepper.
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for more juiciness.
- To make this meal gluten free, ensure all spices and additions are certified gluten free.
- Leftover burrito bowl mix can also be used as filling for tacos or wraps.
