Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe combines tender, flavorful Mexican-spiced chicken with fresh ingredients like avocado, cilantro, and lime, creating a wholesome and satisfying meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
- 2-2.5 lbs skinless boneless chicken breast
- 16 oz chunky salsa
- 1/3 cup BRIANNAS Cilantro Lime Dressing + 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 16oz canned black beans, low sodium
- 3 small avocados
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Chicken: Add the chicken breast, chunky salsa, cilantro lime dressing, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika into the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken inside the slow cooker using two forks. Let it soak in the juices for an additional 10 minutes for maximum flavor. Optionally, add salt to taste if needed.
- Prepare Bowl Ingredients: While the chicken cooks, prepare the remaining ingredients. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Heat the frozen corn and canned black beans in the microwave until warm. Chop the cilantro, dice the avocados, and cut the lime into wedges.
- Assemble the Burrito Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among serving bowls. Top each with shredded chicken, heated corn, black beans, diced avocado, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges and drizzle extra BRIANNAS Cilantro Lime Dressing over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful, hearty, and fresh chicken burrito bowl perfect for a nutritious meal.
Notes
- Start prepping the rice, corn, beans, and other bowl ingredients while the chicken cooks in the slow cooker to save time.
- Adjust seasoning and salt according to taste after shredding the chicken.
- You can use brown rice or cauliflower rice as a substitute depending on your preference.
- If BRIANNAS Cilantro Lime Dressing is unavailable, a mix of lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, and a touch of honey makes a great alternative drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
