Description
A cozy and customizable meal perfect for busy nights, featuring tender shredded chicken, flavorful rice, and a variety of toppings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds Chicken (breasts or thighs) (Thighs are more forgiving in the slow cooker.)
- 1 cup Salsa (Store-bought is fine.)
- 1/4 cup Chicken broth or water (Only if salsa is thick.)
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper (Adjust to taste.)
For the Bowl Base
- 2 cups Rice (Can be white, brown, or cauliflower rice.)
- 1 cup Beans (Black or pinto, drained and rinsed.)
- 1 cup Corn (Frozen, canned, or grilled.)
Toppings
- 1 lime Lime juice (For freshness.)
- 1/2 cup Chopped cilantro (Optional, can replace with green onions.)
- 1 cup Cheese (Shredded, any variety.)
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (Optional.)
- 1 cup Avocado (Sliced or as guacamole.)
- 1 cup Lettuce (Chopped romaine or other greens.)
- 1/2 cup Extra salsa (For extra flavor.)
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken
- Add chicken to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Pour salsa over the chicken. Add a splash of broth or water if the salsa is thick.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, checking early.
- Shred chicken in the slow cooker with two forks and let it sit in the sauce for 10 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice and cilantro, taste and add more salt if needed.
Assembling the Burrito Bowl
- Layer rice at the bottom of the bowl.
- Add warm beans on top of the rice.
- Top with corn and a generous scoop of shredded chicken.
- Add chopped veggies like romaine, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Finish with desired toppings: cheese, salsa, sour cream, and tortilla chips for crunch.
Notes
This meal is versatile and can be adjusted for dietary needs. Use low-carb options like cauliflower rice, double the protein for a high-protein meal, or skip cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican