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Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Chile Verde Burrito Bowls
5 from 6 votes

Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Chile Verde Burrito Bowls

Tender shredded chile verde chicken made in the slow cooker results in amazingly flavorful and delicious meat! Perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, enchiladas and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 524 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast see note, boneless skinless
  • 1 16- ounce green chile salsa jar
Quick Cabbage Slaw
  • 1/2 red cabbage thinly sliced, head
  • 1 cup carrot grated
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice to taste, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste, sea salt
For the Bowls
  • 5 to 6 cups brown rice cooked
  • 2 avocado peeled and sliced, large
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • lime for serving, wedges

Instructions

Prepare the chicken
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  1. Place the chicken breasts your slow cooker along with the salsa. Stir everything around so that the chicken is well-submerged. Place crock pot on low and cook for 4 to 6 hours, until chicken is cooked through. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to shred it. Place shredded chicken back in the crock pot to soak up the salsa until you're ready to serve.
Make the slaw:
  1. Add the cabbage and carrot to a mixing bowl and drizzle with lime juice and sea salt. Use your hands to massage everything together. This process will help break down some of the fibers in the cabbage so that it's softer to chew. Taste slaw for flavor and add more lime juice and/or sea salt to taste.
Make the Bowls:
  1. Add cooked brown rice to 4 bowls, followed by desired amount of slaw, shredded chicken, avocado, cilantro, and any other toppings you'd like (such as black beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, more green salsa, etc). Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • *You can also use bone-in peices or boneless chicken tenders

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 5 Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 12g (18%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 5
Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 12g 18%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.