Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
A flavorful and easy Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl featuring tender Mexican-spiced chicken, served over rice with black beans, sweet corn, avocado, fresh cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a wholesome, fuss-free meal that can be prepared ahead and enjoyed any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
- 2–2.5 lbs skinless boneless chicken breast
- 16 oz chunky salsa
- 1/3 cup BRIANNAS Cilantro Lime Dressing, plus more as drizzle
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Other Ingredients for the Bowl
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn
- 1 16 oz can low sodium black beans
- 3 small avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken: Add chicken breasts, chunky salsa, BRIANNAS Cilantro Lime Dressing, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook the chicken: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks; then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and let it cook or sit for an additional 10 minutes to soak up flavors. Taste and season with salt if needed.
- Prepare the other bowl ingredients: While the chicken cooks, cook rice as per package instructions. Heat frozen corn and black beans in the microwave until warm. Dice avocados, chop cilantro, and cut lime into wedges.
- Assemble the burrito bowls: In each bowl, layer cooked rice, shredded chicken, warmed corn, black beans, and diced avocado. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime.
- Finish with dressing: Drizzle additional BRIANNAS Cilantro Lime Dressing over the assembled bowls for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty, nutritious burrito bowl.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, substitute rice with cauliflower rice.
- Use low sodium black beans to control sodium intake.
- You can prepare the chicken the day before and reheat just before serving to save time.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you prefer a spicier flavor.
- Leftover bowls can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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