Easy Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowls for Family Meals
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl is a hearty one-pot meal featuring tender shredded chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, and corn slowly cooked with spices and tomatoes. The finished dish is served in bowls with fresh toppings like avocado, cilantro, and lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 cups chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon oregano
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
1. Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes over the chicken.
4. Add black beans and corn around the chicken.
5. Spread rinsed rice into the slow cooker.
6. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients so the rice is covered.
7. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours.
8. Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
9. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently.
10. Add lime juice, rest for five minutes, and serve in bowls.
Notes
Fresh toppings such as avocado, cilantro, salsa, or shredded cheese add flavor and texture to the finished bowl.