2.9 from 60 votes
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
This recipe is super convenient for when days get busy! It basically cooks itself and gives you juicy, shredded chicken that's full of flavor. Build burrito bowls and use the leftover chicken for more recipes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 422 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
For the Slow Cooker Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 yellow onion, diced
For the Burrito Bowls
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 1 cup guacamole (recipe linked below)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and sprinkle with all of the seasonings and diced onion.
- Toss and coat the chicken breasts with the spices.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 2 hours.
- Shred the chicken with 2 forks.
- To build your bowl, place a scoop of quinoa or brown rice and top with chicken, beans and remaining toppings as desired.
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Notes
- Weelicious Guacamole Recipe
- Tools for This Recipe: Slow Cooker
- To store: Let the shredded chicken cool to room temperature before storing to prevent moisture buildup. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To freeze: For longer storage, freeze leftover chicken for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight when ready to eat. Gently reheat in microwave, stovetop, or oven, adding liquid such as chicken broth if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
894mg
(37%)
Potassium
1004mg
(29%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
911IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 894mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1004mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 911IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.