Taco Chicken Bowls
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 (1 cup chicken mixture, 1 cup rice, plus toppings)
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Calories
651 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, International, gluten-free
Taco Chicken Bowls
Description
In this recipe, chicken breasts cook slowly in a mixture of black beans, corn, salsa, seasonings including chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, garlic, and a little water. The spices create a mildly spicy and aromatic sauce that infuses the chicken as it cooks for several hours in a slow cooker.
Once the chicken is tender, it is shredded directly in the cooker and combined well with the sauce and other ingredients, preserving moisture and flavor. Served over white rice, this mix provides a balanced meal of protein, vegetables, and starch.
To finish, the bowls are topped with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh green onions or cilantro slices, adding creaminess and a mild onion bite to complement the warm, spiced chicken. This preparation is convenient for meal planning and offers flexibility in portion sizes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast $2.60
- 1 oz. jar salsa $2.15
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16, minced
- 1 oz. can black beans $0.69
- 1/2 lb. corn $0.73, frozen
- 1 Tbsp chili powder $0.30
- 1/2 Tbsp cumin $0.15, ground
- 1/2 tsp oregano $0.05, dried
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.03
- black pepper $0.03, freshly cracked
- 6 cups rice $0.60, cooked
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese $2.59, shredded
- 3 green onion $0.23, sliced, or fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker. Drain the black beans and add them to the slow cooker along with the salsa and corn. Add 1/4 cup water, plus the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, some freshly cracked pepper (about 10-15 cranks of a pepper mill).
- Give the ingredients a brief stir to distribute the spices. Secure the lid on your slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- After 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high, carefully remove the lid of the slow cooker. Stir with a fork to shred the chicken (it should be very tender and will shred easily). Taste the chicken mixture and add salt if needed.
- To build the bowls, place one cup of rice in the bottom of a bowl and top with 1 cup of the shredded chicken mixture. Top with a little cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
Notes
- Purchase chicken breasts on sale and freeze until ready to use to save costs.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker to retain sauce flavor and moisture.
- Adjust salt after cooking, as canned ingredients may add varying saltiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6(1 cup chicken mixture, 1 cup rice, plus toppings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 651kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Sodium | 903mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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