Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love getting a Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl when I have the chance. There’s something about the combination of flavors and they are all brought to me in one bowl. However, this recipe is so much cheaper, just as delicious and will be waiting for you when you get home.
Chicken Burrito Bowls are versatile and healthy
This tasty slow cooker chicken burrito bowl has all the flavors you get at a restaurant, but it is healthier and you don’t have to go out to get it. Simple ingredients, very little prep and a slow cooker will provide you with a meal for six that is customizable and a huge time saver.
How to Make this Tasty Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl
First, place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and top with a jar of salsa. Add a little water (around 1/4 cup) to the chicken and salsa mixture.
Next, add in the black beans (drained), frozen corn and about 2 Tablespoons of taco seasoning or just a packet from the store.
Set the slow cooker to low and allow to cook for 5-6 hours and when chicken is cooked through, remove the chicken and cut into bite sized pieces.
The Chicken Burrito Bowl is great with a rice base, but you could use shredded lettuce instead
Meanwhile, prep the rice you will be using. My kids like to have regular rice, but I like to have cauliflower rice to get my vegetables in and save some calories. In addition, my husband likes to have a mixture of both, so we all customize our base.
Lastly, get the toppings together for the bowls. Personally, I like to sauté some peppers and onions to put on top, add fresh jalapeno, pico de gallo and cheese but you can use whatever you want.
FAQS
Can I shred the chicken?
The chopping is not necessary and if you want a shredded chicken burrito bowl, all you need to do is shred with two forks. The chicken will be very tender after slow cooking all day.
Is this good for meal prep?
Chicken Burrito Bowls are perfect for meal prep, if you have leftovers! All you would need to do is get some meal prep containers and fill them with what you will need to make another bowl.
What other toppings can I use for the Chicken Burrito Bowl?
We use cheese, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, pico de gallo, cilantro, jalapenos, cooked peppers and onions, and even chips. Don’t limit to these but use what you like!
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Healthy, Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 16 ounce jar mild salsa
- 15.5 ounce can black beans drained
- 1 cup frozen corn can be canned too
- 2 T taco seasoning or 1 packet from the store
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker
- Cover chicken with jar of salsa and 1/4 cup water
- Empty black beans and corn into slow cooker on the chicken
- Top with 2 T taco seasoning
- Cook for 5-6 hours on low
- Remove chicken and roughly chop and return to slow cooker
- Serve with rice, cauliflower rice or on a bed of lettuce
- Top as desired