Fiesta Chicken Burrito Bowls

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1

Delicious Fiesta Chicken Burrito Bowls recipe with a Mexican twist

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

6-8 hours on low, 4 hours on high

Ready In

6-8 hours on low, 4 hours on high

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , frozen
	1 can black beans , drained and rinsed
	1 1/2 cups frozen corn
	1 cup chopped onion
	1 jar of your favorite green chili salsa
	3 -4 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo , blended
	1 package cream cheese
	1 1/2 cups cooked rice or 1 1/2 cups quinoa

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

483

Sugar

Fat

12g

Fiesta Chicken Burrito Bowls provide a Mexican twist to your regular chicken dishes and are perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights. The slow cooker makes the recipe easy to make and there are endless combinations of toppings you can add to make it your own. The addition of black beans and corn make it a great source of protein and fiber, while the cream cheese adds a touch of creaminess to the dish. Plus, it is a one-pot meal which means, less dishes to clean up!

Instructions

1.	In a slow cooker, add frozen chicken breasts, black beans, frozen corn, chopped onion, and your favorite green chili salsa. Mix all together.
2.	In a blender, blend chipotle chiles in adobo sauce until smooth and add to the slow cooker.
3.	Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
4.	Shred the chicken with forks and add a package of cream cheese. Stir until fully combined.
5.	Serve with cooked rice or quinoa and top with desired toppings like avocado, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and sour cream.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make in a slow cooker and perfect for meal prep and busy weeknight dinners.
The Fiesta Chicken Burrito Bowls have a Mexican twist making them flavorful and delicious for all taste buds.
Plus, the addition of black beans and corn make them a great source of protein and fiber.

CONS

The use of the slow cooker may require some pre-planning and the inclusion of cream cheese in the recipe may add extra calories and fat.
However, it is easy to adjust this recipe to meet dietary needs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein from the chicken and black beans, which is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. The addition of corn provides a good source of fiber, which aids in digestion and helps keep you fuller for longer periods of time. Additionally, the use of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce may have anti-inflammatory effects and aid in digestion.