Description
This Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowl is a comforting, flavor-packed meal made with tender shredded chicken, hearty brown rice, black beans, corn, and spicy salsa—all slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup uncooked brown rice (not instant)
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
1 1/2 cups chunky salsa (your preferred heat level)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional, for topping)
Fresh cilantro, diced avocado, lime wedges, or sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Spread the uncooked rice evenly on the bottom.
- Layer the black beans, corn, and salsa on top of the rice.
- Place the chicken breasts on top and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the chicken broth evenly over all the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6–7 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crock pot.
- Stir everything together. If using cheese, sprinkle it on top and cover for a few minutes to melt.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, or sour cream.
Notes
White rice can be used instead of brown, but reduce cooking time.
For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add more beans or vegetables.
To make it spicier, use hot salsa or add jalapeños or chili flakes.
For creaminess, stir in Greek yogurt or cream cheese at the end.
Quinoa can be used instead of rice for a nutty flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat in microwave or stovetop with a splash of broth or water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg