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Savory Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

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A hearty and comforting slow cooker chicken burrito bowl that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners. This recipe combines tender chicken, beans, corn, and spices, served over rice or cauliflower rice with customizable toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooked rice or cauliflower rice (about 4 cups)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Optional: salsa or hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry. Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves. Drain and rinse the black beans and corn if using canned.
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the chopped onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken. Add the black beans and corn on top.
  3. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the ingredients. Pour the chicken broth around the edges, avoiding pouring directly on the spices.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours. Alternatively, cook on high for 3-4 hours, watching closely to avoid drying out the chicken.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the beans and corn mixture.
  6. While the chicken finishes, cook your choice of rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions and fluff before serving.
  7. Scoop a generous portion of rice into each bowl. Top with a hearty ladle of the shredded chicken mixture. Add fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, cheese, sour cream, or a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Use chicken broth instead of water to keep chicken moist and flavorful. Rinse canned beans and corn to reduce sodium and metallic taste. For quicker shredding, use a hand mixer on low for 10 seconds. Adjust chili powder to taste as slow cooking intensifies spices. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken burrito bowl, easy dinner, family meal, chicken recipe, crockpot, healthy, Mexican-inspired

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