Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (1.25-ounce) packet low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar of your favorite salsa
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • brown rice, cooked and hot, for serving
  • optional topping ideas: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded reduced-fat cheese, chopped avocados or guacamole, reduced-fat sour cream, chopped green onions, additional chopped fresh cilantro, and hot sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place chicken in the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle taco seasoning, corn, black beans, and onions over chicken.

  3. 3

    Pour salsa and canned tomatoes on top.

  4. 4

    Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

  5. 5

    Just before serving, use two forks to shred the chicken.

  6. 6

    Add cilantro and stir to combine ingredients.

  7. 7

    Serve over brown rice with optional toppings as desired.