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Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe that delivers tender, juicy chicken infused with salsa verde, perfect for quick and satisfying weeknight burrito bowls.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Optional toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeño slices

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Rinse the black beans if using canned. Set aside salsa verde and seasonings.
  2. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle minced garlic, diced onion, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
  3. Pour 1 cup of salsa verde over the chicken, coating it well but not swimming in sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is fork-tender and easily shredded. Alternatively, cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  5. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks or tongs, mixing well with the salsa verde sauce.
  6. Cook 2 cups of preferred rice according to package instructions. Warm the black beans in a pot or microwave.
  7. Assemble burrito bowls by spooning rice into bowls, topping with shredded salsa verde chicken and black beans. Garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and optional toppings.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the chicken to prevent dryness; check around 4 hours if your slow cooker runs hot. Shred chicken while warm for easier shredding. Season chicken before adding salsa verde for best flavor. Lime juice brightens the dish when added at the end.

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Keywords: slow cooker, salsa verde, chicken, burrito bowls, easy dinner, weeknight meal, healthy, Mexican, crockpot

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