Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl is a flavorful Mexican-inspired crockpot meal perfect for easy meal prep. It features tender shredded chicken cooked in a zesty salsa and cilantro lime dressing, served with rice, black beans, corn, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge drizzle of the same dressing for a delicious, wholesome bowl.
Ingredients
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
- 2-2.5 lbs skinless boneless chicken breast
- 16 oz chunky salsa
- 1/3 cup BRIANNAS Cilantro Lime Dressing + more as drizzle
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Other Ingredients for the Bowl
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn
- 1 (16 oz) canned black beans, low sodium
- 3 small avocados
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Chicken: Add the chicken breasts, chunky salsa, 1/3 cup BRIANNAS Cilantro Lime Dressing, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika into the slow cooker. Set it to high and cook for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes to absorb flavors. Optionally, add salt to taste if needed.
- Prepare the Bowl Ingredients: While the chicken is cooking, prepare 4 cups of cooked rice. Heat the frozen corn and black beans in the microwave until warm. Chop cilantro, dice the avocados, and cut the lime into wedges.
- Assemble the Burrito Bowls: In each bowl, layer cooked rice, shredded chicken, heated corn, black beans, and diced avocado. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
- Finish with Dressing: Drizzle additional BRIANNAS Cilantro Lime Dressing over each bowl for extra flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the burrito bowls immediately for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Notes
- To save time, start preparing rice, beans, corn, and garnishes while the chicken is cooking in the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
