Description
A refined take on a classic burrito bowl featuring tender, shredded chicken with smoky spices, served with vibrant toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain rice (or 2 cups cooked brown rice), cooked and kept warm
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2.5–3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt, adjusted to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp lime juice, fresh
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed if frozen
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Lime wedges, pickled jalapeños, and thinly sliced radish for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics and seasoning. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mix evenly over the chicken.
- Sear the chicken (optional). Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Layer into the slow cooker. Place sliced onion and minced garlic on the base, add the seared chicken, then whisk together chicken broth, tomato paste, and lime juice and pour over.
- Cook low and slow. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Shred and finish. Remove chicken, shred and return to the cooker to meld with the juices for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls. Spoon warm rice into shallow bowls, top with black beans and shredded chicken. Scatter corn, avocado slices, cilantro, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using cauliflower rice. Keep toppings separate until serving to maintain texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg