Description
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Burrito Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered with zesty spices, tomatoes, and fresh veggies, creating a comforting meal that the whole family will love. Serve it over fluffy rice or in warm tortillas, topped with your favorite garnishes for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by setting it to low heat.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker and layer the diced tomatoes on top.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper over the tomato layer.
- In a bowl, mix together chicken broth, taco seasoning, and lime juice; pour over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix everything together.
- Serve over rice or in tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg