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Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls - Easy, Flavorful, and Meal-Prep Friendly

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra tenderness)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1 cup frozen corn (or canned, drained)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus more for serving)
  • Cooked rice (brown, white, or cauliflower rice)
  • Toppings: chopped cilantro, diced avocado, Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeños, shredded lettuce, hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Prep the slow cooker: Lightly spray the insert with oil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Add the base: Pour in the chicken broth, then add diced tomatoes with their juices, black beans, corn, onion, and bell pepper. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Nestle the chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the mixture, spooning some liquid over the top. This helps the spices coat the chicken.
  4. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours or on High for 2.5 to 3.5 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
  5. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken to a plate and shred with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
  6. Brighten it up: Stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or spices as needed. If you want it saucier, add a splash more broth.
  7. Assemble the bowls: Add a scoop of cooked rice to each bowl, then spoon the chicken and bean mixture over the top. Pile on your favorite toppings.
  8. Serve: Finish with an extra squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of cilantro. Add hot sauce if you like heat.