Description

These chicken burrito meal prep bowls combine tender seasoned chicken, beans, rice, and fresh toppings for a flavorful, make-ahead meal. They are cooked in a slow cooker for a hands-off, healthy dinner that stores well all week.

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup brown rice

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup salsa

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

fresh cilantro for garnish

optional toppings: avocado, shredded cheese, greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.

3. Add black beans, corn, and salsa on top of the chicken.

4. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.

5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.

6. Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.

7. Cook brown rice according to package instructions.

8. Portion rice into meal prep containers and top with the shredded chicken mixture.

9. Drizzle fresh lime juice over each bowl and garnish with cilantro.

10. Pack optional toppings separately and add after reheating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: main course
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 600
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 8
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: chicken burrito bowl, meal prep, crockpot, healthy dinner, dump and go, easy meal prep, slow cooker, burrito bowl