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
more slow cooker recipes
- Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
- Chile Colorado
- Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Pulled Pork
- Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
- Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs
ENJOY ♥ HEATHER
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Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 3 cups chicken stock divided
- 8 ounce favorite tomato or spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce can corn drained
- 3 cups uncooked, instant rice
- 4 ounce can green chiles
- 2 large jalapenos diced - stem, seeds, ribs removed
- 2 limes juiced (plus more for squeezing)
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- tortilla wrap and garnishes (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- 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.
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Update Notes: This post was originally published in June of 2018 but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step by step instructions and tips in February of 2021.
Your burritos look so good and moist! Never tried making them in a slow cooker but I cannot wait to try your recipe
Yum! I can save money instead of going to Chipotle all the time 😉
I like how you didn’t got towards the store bought taco seasoning route that almost every other recipe does.
I’m sitting down with that chocolate shake too and the burrito is so inviting, I SERIOUSLY Need it right now;)
Who wouldn’t love Tex-mex from a crock pot? Great recipes!
This is perfect, especially since that means all the insides are all mixed together!! Tha’s something “that burrito place” doesn’t do for ya.
What a brilliant idea ! I’m loving it !
I love a good slow cooker recipe, and the one totally fits the bill so easy and delicious and also packed with flavor.
I don’t use my slower cooker enough! Thanks for reminding me to break it out for Fall!
Looks delicious! I understand your work lunchtime temptation completely! For my job I go from house to house visiting patients and it’s “oh, look! There a Chickfila, and Chipotle, and Starbucks”… usually I only cave into the Starbucks though. A working girl needs her caffeine!
Slow cooker cooking?? The greatest!! This sounds like a perfect recipe for the busy mom.
Marisa, it is SUCH a time saver… or an energy saver… however you look at it! Haha
Love crock pot meals and this looks like a great one!
Thanks Vicky!! Crock pot meals are my favorite and I am always looking for new ideas… I even just did ribs in the slow cooker (A-MA-ZING) … and this Burrito is one of my new Go To Meals.
This sounds wonderful. Going to try it soon and will let you know. Thanks for sharing.
Barb, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It is such an easy, comforting meal .. perfect for any day!