Description
Home cooks adore this slow cooker chicken burrito bowls recipe for its simple preparation and bold Mexican-inspired flavors. Hearty layers of seasoned chicken, black beans, rice, and zesty toppings create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or a mix
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- shredded cheese
- chopped cilantro
- sour cream
- diced avocado
- salsa
- hot sauce
- diced green onions
- shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preparing Base: Layer chicken breasts in slow cooker, completely covering with diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground cumin.
- Initial Slow Cooking: Set slow cooker to low temperature, allowing chicken to become tender and absorb seasonings for 3-4 hours, maintaining consistent liquid levels.
- Enhancing Mixture: Gently fold black beans, long-grain white rice, and sweet corn kernels into the chicken mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Final Cooking Stage: Continue cooking on low temperature for additional 3-4 hours, monitoring rice consistency and preventing potential sticking or uneven cooking.
- Liquid Reduction: If rice remains firm with excess liquid, remove lid and increase temperature to high, allowing liquid to evaporate and concentrate flavors.
- Texture Development: Meticulously shred chicken breasts using two forks, integrating protein thoroughly throughout rice and vegetable blend.
- Flavor Calibration: Taste and refine seasonings, potentially adjusting chili powder, salt, or cumin to optimize overall flavor profile.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer steaming mixture into individual serving bowls, elegantly garnishing with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, or shredded cheese for enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Size Matters: Choose a 2.5 to 3.5-quart slow cooker to ensure proper ingredient coverage and optimal cooking results.
- Liquid Level Check: Monitor liquid throughout cooking to prevent drying out and maintain tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice.
- Rice Texture Tip: Watch rice carefully during final cooking hours to avoid mushy or undercooked grains, stirring occasionally for even consistency.
- Flavor Boost Technique: Taste and adjust seasonings at the end to personalize the burrito bowl’s flavor profile, ensuring a delicious final dish.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg