Servings
Font
Back
Taco Chicken Bowls
4.7 from 393 votes

Taco Chicken Bowls

Taco Chicken Bowls consist of slow-cooked chicken breasts simmered with black beans, corn, salsa, garlic, and a blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Once tender, the chicken is shredded and served over cooked rice, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions. This dish offers a flavorful combination of spices and textures ideal for casual meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 (1 cup chicken mixture, 1 cup rice, plus toppings)
Calories: 651 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, International, gluten-free

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

    Cup of Yum
  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Serving 1Cup Calories 651kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 17g (26%) Sodium 903mg (38%) Fiber 10g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 (1 cup chicken mixture, 1 cup rice, plus toppings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 651

% 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.