Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe Tastes Like It's From Your Favorite Mexican Restaurant by Elisa Schmitz

If you get cravings for Mexican food as often as I do, then you will love this easy slow cooker chicken burrito bowl recipe. It tastes like it's from your favorite Mexican restaurant, but you can make it in the comfort of your own home! Not only does this burrito bowl recipe taste great, it's also very easy to make because the slow cooker does most of the work.

This gluten-free slow cooker chicken burrito bowl recipe is made with nutritious ingredients that you can feel good about. It's a high-protein dish that's also packed with vegetables and nutrition (read about the health benefits of protein, the health benefits of green peppers and the health benefits of tomatoes).

Here's what you need to make this Mexican-inspired chicken dinner: ground chicken, onion, extra virgin olive oil, onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder, ground turmeric, chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, corn and plain Greek yogurt. Using your slow cooker, this hearty dinner is ready in only about four hours.

Serve this delicious dinner with your favorite burrito bowl toppings. We served it over rice, with fresh chopped avocado and tortilla chips. So easy and delicious!

Cuisine: Mexican / American 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Cook Time: 4 hours (on high) 
Total Time: 4 hours and 10 minutes 
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken, crumbled
• 1 small yellow onion (about 3/4 cup), diced
• 4 medium tomatoes (about 2 cups), diced
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 small green pepper (about 3/4 cup), diced
• 15 ounces (1 can) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces (1 can) whole kernel sweet corn, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• optional toppings: fresh chopped avocado, fresh diced tomatoes, tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, etc.

Recipe Notes

• Try this chicken recipe with boneless/skinless chicken breast.

• Instead of fresh tomatoes, you could use canned tomatoes (drained).

• To reduce sodium, use low-sodium chicken broth.

• For a flavor kick, add in some crushed red pepper flakes, to taste.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Here's how to make it:

1. Place the chicken (crumbled), onion, tomatoes, chicken broth, olive oil and seasonings into the slow cooker. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, if desired. Stir to combine. Cook on high for about 3 hours.
   
   
2. Add the green pepper, black beans and corn into the slow cooker. Let cook an additional 1 hour on high.
   
3. Add in the Greek yogurt and stir to combine.
   
4. Serve on its own or over rice, and top with your favorite burrito bowl toppings, if desired (see Recipe Notes).
   
   

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