Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

Hearty and delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls made with tender chicken, zesty flavors, and customizable toppings for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Comfort Food, Mexican

Servings 6 servings

Calories 500 kcal

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can use frozen chicken with adjusted cooking time.
1 medium yellow onion, diced Fresh ingredients elevate flavor.
16 oz jar salsa
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained Can substitute with pinto or kidney beans.
10 oz can diced tomatoes
4 oz can diced green chiles
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
to taste spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder) Customize spice level to preference.
Variety of toppings (sour cream, olives, avocado, shredded cheese) Customize to individual tastes.

Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Sprinkle the diced yellow onion evenly over the chicken.
Pour the jar of salsa over the chicken and onions.
Add rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes, and green chiles to the mix.
Pour in chicken broth and any desired spices, then gently stir everything together.

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker and stir it back into the mixture.
Add instant rice to the slow cooker, stir well, cover, and cook for another 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
Sprinkle your choice of shredded cheese on top, cover, and let it melt before serving.

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For flavor enhancement, consider searing chicken before slow cooking. Customize spice levels and toppings as desired.

Keyword chicken burrito bowls, Easy Dinner, Hearty Meal, Slow Cooker, Weeknight Recipe