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Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

Delicious and hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls with minimal prep time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 people
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • slow cooker 6-7 quart
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 16 oz jar salsa
  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder or regular chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
  • 2 cups instant rice (such as Minute Rice)
  • 8 oz shredded Colby-Jack cheese
  • Optional garnishes: sour cream, olives, avocado, hot sauce, cilantro, green onion

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, salsa, black beans, diced tomatoes, diced green chiles, chicken broth, chipotle chile pepper powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Slow cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken and place in a large bowl. Use 2 forks or shredders to shred the chicken. (Keep the lid on the slow cooker while shredding the chicken to retain the heat.)
  • Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and add the rice, stirring to combine.
  • Cook for another 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender. (Make sure to taste the rice here to check for tenderness.)
  • Top with shredded cheese and place the lid back on top of the slow cooker, cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve in a bowl with desired toppings.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 165gCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 24.1gProtein: 38.3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2.5gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 12mg
Keyword Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
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