Chicken Burrito Bowls are so easy and delicious when you make them in the Slow Cooker. Perfect for Game Day or any day! Chicken, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, rice, black beans and corn. Let everyone choose their favorite toppings!
Slow Cooker Game Day Food
Are you planning anything for Game Day? Sure there will be plenty of appetizers and nibbles, but I like to serve something a bit more substantial. These Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls are super easy to make in the slow cooker and everyone loves choosing their favorite toppings.
Hearty and filling with chicken, rice, corn and black beans. No one will leave your home hungry!
Ingredients in Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Chicken Thighs - boneless and skinless. Can use breasts, but it won't be as moist.
- Canned Tomatoes.
- Jalapeño Pepper - recipe calls for one, you can adjust depending on how spicy you want it.
- Chicken Broth.
- Chili Powder.
- Salt - I use Kosher Salt.
- Cumin.
- Brown Rice - can use white rice.
- Black Beans.
- Corn - Frozen is fine, thaw first.
- Toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocados, cilantro, more peppers, salsa - whatever you want!
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
This recipe is a little different than most slow cooker recipes in that you don't just dump everything in the pot in the morning.
You begin by adding the chicken, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, chicken broth (one cup,) chili powder, salt, and cumin. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Then you add the rice, black beans, corn and the rest of the chicken broth. Cook on low for 3-4 more hours. I cooked it for 4 hours with the brown rice, if you're using white rice, you can check it after 3 hours.
Using two forks, reach into the slow cooker and shred the chicken - it will probably be falling apart on it's own.
Serve with toppings.
These Burrito Bowls are So Good!
These chicken burrito bowls were so good! It's so easy to fill up a bowl, choose your toppings and head back to the couch with a beer to watch the game! But this is so good, you'll want to have it lots more often than just Game Day!
I found this recipe at The Kitchn a long time ago and have modified it a bit.
If you make this, I would love it if you would let me know, leave a comment or tag me on Pinterest | Instagram | Facebook
Other Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes you might like:
- Slow Cooker Chicken Soup with Beans
- Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Stout Stew
- Slow Cooker Chicken Vesuvio
Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 28 oz tomatoes canned
- 1 jalapeño pepper sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth divided
- 2 teaspoons chile powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 ½ cups brown rice
- 30 oz black beans canned, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
Accompaniments
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- avocados
- fresh cilantro
- salsa
Instructions
- Place chicken, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, 1 cup of the chicken broth, the chile powder, salt and cumin in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the lid and add the rice, beans, corn and the second cup of chicken broth. Cover and cook for another 3-4 hours. (Mine needed 4 hours for the rice to become tender).
- Using forks shred the chicken (it will practically shred itself) and serve with the accompaniments of your choice.
- Serves 6-8
Notes
- Chicken Thighs - boneless and skinless. Can use breasts.
- Canned Tomatoes - don't drain.
- Jalapeño Pepper - recipe calls for one, you can adjust depending on how spicy you want it.
- Brown Rice - can use white rice.
- Corn - Frozen is fine, thaw first.
- Toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocados, cilantro, more peppers, salsa - whatever you want!
Nutrition
This was originally published in 2015 and updated for 2019.
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
I wonder if this would work in an Instant Pot, Pam? I just got one and I'm dying to try it out!
Tara says
This looks like a great first attempt at reutilizing the slow cooker! I definitely need to pull mine out more. These burrito bowls sound incredible.
Deanna says
Wow!! This looks yummy! This perfect for the big game coming up!!
Pam Greer says
Right!
Jennifer says
I’m Totally inspired by this dish! I tend to just use my slow cooker for different versions of beef stews and pot roasts. Definitely making this week! Thanks!
Pam Greer says
You'll have to let me know what you think!
Danielle Wolter says
Great weeknight meal! Isn't the slow cooker a wonderful creation? I love that you can dump all your ingredients in and come home to a completed meal 🙂
Pam Greer says
I love it too!
ann says
It certainly looks delicious! Avocados are selling for $7 each here this summer (normally 2 for $3). In places north they fall on the ground and rot but this year a lack of rain when it was needed means they are in short supply. I have an avocado tree but it is stressed from a month of high temps and no rain.
Catherine says
Dear Pam, this looks so good and its such an easy weeknight meal to throw together I have to utilize my slow cooker more. Some days, I know it would come in handy. I look forward to more slow cooker recipes. xo, Catherine
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
A real foods slow cooker meal--what is not to love?!
Kristen says
This seriously looks great. I love this idea. My husband would LOVE this!
Shanna @ Pineapple and Coconut says
Ohhh yum. I love a good burrito bowl. I have everything on hand but the black beans. I think this will be perfect for my lunches for the week - just need to go get the black beans. Love crockpot meals like this so so easy to make
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
Today, I am liking anything that cooks in a crockpot. This one definitely makes the list of "to make"! Thanks!
Marye says
I use my slow cooker A LOT. This looks fantastic because (1) Uh Mexican food, duh (2) I can leave out the corn for my low-carb needs and add it in for the family. (3) Super Easy!!!! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Canan says
Just made this last night. The flavor is insanely good! However... that rice never cooked fully; even after 4.5 hrs. Had to transfer to a dutch oven and let it cook on the stove for another 30 min or so. Can you add the rice from the beginning of the cooking? We loved the taste and want to make it again soon!
Pam Greer says
Yes, I don't see why you couldn't add it earlier. You might want to add some more liquid.
Dee says
This looks sooo good! I sometimes ditch the tortilla whenever we have burritos, but I should just try serving the meat like this -- yum! 🙂
Laura says
Your revelation is leading to my own revelation about what I want for dinner tomorrow night! In all seriousness though, I have owned a slow cooker only since last winter and I still find myself realizing the various things I can make with it!
Ann says
I don't think I'd survive the winter without my slow cooker (an original 70's Crock Pot still going strong). It's also fabulous for cooking the Christmas Pudding overnight - no kitchen full of steam or watching it to prevent it boiling dry. Casserole and stew leftovers become pie fillings. I just wish we could get the non-stick liners you have over there.
rattlebridge farm says
Oh, that looks soooo good! As soon as I post this comment, I'm going to find my Crockpot. It disappeared a while ago, and I'm worried that my pantry ate it.
Marjie says
Your bowls are perfect for this meal - the color and shape, I mean. I bought Dan a slow cooker for Christmas, because he makes chili and whatnot. I still don't have one, because I need to make large quantities of food. Plus, I like turning the stove on low when I'm home. Your recipe sounds delicious! A great way to use chicken.
Leia @ Eat It & Say Yum says
These look delicious! I found you at Foodie Friends Friday on The Chef Next Door. Have a great weekend. 🙂
Pam Greer says
Thank you for visiting!!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
I love slow cooker recipes that don't call for cream of something soup. Looks great!
Pam Greer says
Me too! I try to avoid them, unless I make my own cream of soup.
Joanne says
Genius! Love the revelation. I feel like we're going to see many more slow cooker recipes in our future!
Pam Greer says
I can't believe it took me so long!