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Easy Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

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This easy chicken burrito bowl crockpot recipe features tender shredded chicken, rice, and bold Mexican spices for a flavorful dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 14 oz
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional

Method
 

  1. Arrange the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Season the meat evenly with the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Incorporate the diced onion, minced garlic, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  4. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover the pot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Remove the chicken from the cooker and shred it using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir.
  8. Mix in the uncooked rice until thoroughly combined.
  9. Cook for an additional 30 to 40 minutes until the rice reaches a tender consistency.
  10. Stir in the lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 38gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g

Notes

Rice Timing: I have learned the hard way that adding the rice at the very beginning leads to a soggy mess, so I always wait until the chicken is shredded to stir it in for