Description
This easy Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe creates tender, flavorful shredded chicken with black beans and corn, perfect for a customizable and healthy weeknight meal. Minimal prep, maximum flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen corn)
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- Optional toppings: cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower), shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt, guacamole or avocado slices, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- 1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- 2. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), and chopped onion to the slow cooker.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- 4. Sprinkle spice mixture over chicken and vegetables.
- 5. Pour chicken broth over everything.
- 6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
- 7. Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- 8. Stir shredded chicken into the bean and corn mixture. Cook on WARM for 10-15 minutes if desired.
- 9. Assemble bowls by layering a base (e.g., rice), topped with the chicken mixture, and then adding your favorite toppings.
Notes
Store cooled chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat on stovetop, microwave, or in the slow cooker on warm. Leftovers can be used for nachos, tacos, quesadillas, salads, and more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350-450 (base mixture, without toppings)
- Sugar: Approx. 5-8g (base mixture)
- Sodium: Approx. 600-800mg (base mixture, varies with canned goods and broth)
- Fat: Approx. 8-12g (base mixture)
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-35g (base mixture)
- Fiber: Approx. 8-12g (base mixture)
- Protein: Approx. 35-45g (base mixture)