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Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

Slow Cooker Burrito Bowl
This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl is packed full of tender chicken, tasty vegetables and perfectly seasoned brown rice. Simmered in the crock pot, this easy burrito bowl recipe is the perfect easy meal to feed your family after a busy day!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Serving Size 8

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.