Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowl for Healthy Weeknight Dinners
A slow cooker chicken burrito bowl with tender shredded chicken, beans, salsa, and warm spices served over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 can black beans, drained
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- Add onion, garlic, and chicken to slow cooker.
- Season with spices.
- Pour in salsa and broth.
- Cook on low 4–6 hours.
- Shred chicken and return to pot.
- Stir in beans.
- Serve over cooked rice with toppings.
Notes
Cook rice separately, adjust spice level with salsa or peppers, store chicken mixture separately for best texture.