Slow Cooker Chicken Burritos Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 10 ounces diced tomatoes and chilies (1 can)
• 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained (1 can)
• 1 cup cooked rice white or yellow
• 8 burrito-sized tortillas corn or flour
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

FOR SERVING (OPTIONAL)

• Pico de gallo
• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Black olives
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

EQUIPMENT

• Crockpot

INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the chicken breasts in the crock of a 6-quart slow cooker. Combine the salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and peppers in a small bowl, then sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,1 teaspoon kosher salt,1 teaspoon chili powder,1 teaspoon ground cumin,½ teaspoon garlic powder,½ teaspoon onion powder,½ teaspoon dried oregano,½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pour the tomatoes & chilies and beans over the chicken.10 ounces diced tomatoes and chilies,15 ounces black beans
• Seal the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• When the chicken is cooked, remove it to a bowl and shred it, then return it to the slow cooker and stir it into the mixture. Add the cooked rice and stir to combine.1 cup cooked rice
• Divide the filling between the tortillas, sprinkling 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheese in each before rolling them up and serving them with your favorite burrito toppings.8 burrito-sized tortillas,1 cup shredded cheddar cheese,Guacamole,Sour cream,Salsa,Black olives,Chopped fresh cilantro,Lime wedges,Pico de gallo

NOTES

• You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
• You can use pinto beans instead of black beans.
• You can use a packet of taco seasoning in place of all of the spices.
• You can use whatever type of cheese you prefer.
• You can use corn or flour tortillas, or you can serve the filling atop salad greens or rice to make burrito bowls.
• Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.

Storage: Store slow cooker chicken burrito filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.