This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl is packed full of tender chicken, tasty vegetables and perfectly seasoned rice. Simmered in the crock pot, this easy burrito bowl recipe is the perfect easy meal to feed your family after a busy day!

Willpower is often an elusive little minx, isn’t she?

Her and I often do not play well together, especially at lunchtime.

Contrary to popular belief, I do not have the privilege to lounge around in my leopard print jammies and drink Pina Colada’s all day while entertaining myself poolside. (sigh!…)

So let’s talk about why we both (you and me!) need this Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl in our lives.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

Like so many of us, This Girl has a day J.O.B.

So as lunchtime rolls around my good intentions and willpower begin to fight the good fight.

Grab fast food or have a REAL lunch? Like a delicious, made to order burrito bowl with rice and beans, chicken, pico de gallo, lime and corn salsa. The struggle is real, folks. Every. single. day.

Thankfully, this decision is a no brainer! This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl is AMAZING and so much better than anything else you could grab for lunch.

With just a few minutes of prep work, this crock pot chicken burrito bowl is simmering away in the slow cooker and perfect for dinner or lunch leftovers.

Um.. hello? Meal prep anyone??

Tender chicken, diced tomatoes, corn and beans, brown rice, seasoning and spices all slow cooked together to serve up the a delicious healthy meal.

Plus, that slow cooker is doing the all the work for you so Win Win Win!!

why this crock pot chicken burrito is the BEST!

A few minutes of prep work and your slow cooker will do the rest!
Healthy ingredients YOU control.
Customizable, you can add or replace ingredients with your favorite burrito fixings.
Perfect for meal prep, this slow cooker chicken burrito bowl reheats beautifully.
Serve this crock pot chicken burrito in a bowl or a wrap, either way it’s delicious!

ingredients for crock pot chicken and rice burrito bowls

Lets take a minute to go over what you will need to make these chicken and rice burrito bowls:

Boneless chicken breasts
Boneless chicken thighs
Onion
Jalapeno
Can of corn
Can of black beans
Can of diced tomatoes
Can of green chiles
Minute brown rice
Chicken stock
Seasonings
Cilantro
Lime
Tomato Sauce
Garnishes like green onions, black olives, sour cream, shredded cheese, etc..

how do you make burritos in the crock pot?

To make this Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowl, add chicken breasts and thighs, 1 cup chicken stock, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with juices) and spices to your slow cooker.

Stir to combine and cook on Low for for 3-4 hours or on High for 2 to 3 hours. Chicken is ready when can easily be pulled apart.

After the cook time has passed, remove the chicken and using two forks, shred into bite sized pieces.

Do not add the chicken back into slow cooker yet, just set it aside for now.

Adding to the existing liquid in the slow cooker, add 1 cup chicken stock, uncooked rice, drained black beans and corn, green chiles and diced jalapenos into the slow cooker.

Stir to combine and add chicken back to slow cooker.

Cook on High for 30-45 minutes.

Once rice is tender, stir in cilantro and juice of 2 limes.

Serve your Slow Cooker Burrito Bowls up as burrito bowls or in wraps topped off with cheese, avocado, green onions and sour cream, if you like.

pro tips for perfect burrito bowls

Using a mix of chicken breasts and chicken thighs guarantees flavorful and tender chicken burrito bowls.
Crock pot burrito bowls can be made with pork, chicken, beef or even vegetarian.
Add or replace ingredients to your liking for your families perfect burrito bowl experience.
These slow cooker chicken and rice burritos reheat beautifully and are perfect for quick lunches and meal prep solutions.
Be sure to check the seasonings of your burrito bowls before ringing the dinner bell .. I usually find myself adding another 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of cayenne to the slow cooker and stirring it in before serving but that is just to my taste.

are slow cooker burritos spice?

In my opinion, this chicken and rice burrito bowl is not too spicy.

It does have quite a bit of chili pepper in the seasoning but this recipe makes such a large amount, the you really don’t get any heat when the Slow Cooker Burrito Bowl is done cooking.

As a matter of fact, I usually add a bit more cayenne to the bowl when it is done.

Definitely go light with the spices if your family prefers their dishes mild.

do you need to use rice for these chicken burritos?

Not at all. You can swap the rice out for a variety of other choices with these slow cooker chicken burritos or omit it all together.

You could also use brown rice, quinoa or even barley or couscous.

I have not tried this burrito bowl using any of those substitutions but the cooking time should be close to the same, just keep you eye on it so that it doesn’t over cook.

can you freeze burrito bowls?

Yes!! To freeze your chicken burrito bowls, let cool completely and move your burrito bowls to a large zip top bag or freezer friendly container.

To reheat, let thaw in the refrigerator and heat over low on the stove top. You can also microwave for a few minutes or return to the slow cooker for a couple of hours on Low.

Add a bit of chicken stock to ensure it won’t dry out.

garnish ideas for burrito bowls

Shredded cheese or crumbling cheese
Fresh diced tomatoes
Cilantro
Squeeze of lime
Sour cream
Sliced Olives
Diced avocados
Guacamole
Green onions
Sliced jalapenos
Picked red onions

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ENJOY ♥ HEATHER

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