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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowl

I LOVE CROCKPOTS!!!

Seriously, you throw everything into the pot, put the lid on, and let it cook! Not to mention, allowing everything to just sit and simmer for HOURS always perfects the taste of any dish! It allows the meat to marinate, the veggies to absorb extra flavor, and needs no additional work!

This recipe is not only simple, but it's delicious, and 21 day fix approved!


What You'll Need:
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 4 large breasts
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of onion powder
  • 4 tsp. of garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons of chili powder
  • 4 tsp. of cumin
  • 2 tsp. of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped 
  • 12 oz. mushrooms 
  • (2) 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, drained
  • (1) 14 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 3/4 cups of instant whole grain brown rice (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack OR cheddar cheese 
 
Directions:
  1. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
  2. Pour chicken broth over chicken breasts and stir in canned tomatoes, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
  3. Cook on low for about 4 hours.
  4. Remove chicken breasts from slow cooker.
  5. Turn slow cooker to high and stir in instant rice and black beans.
  6. Let cook 30-45 minutes on high, or until rice is tender.
  7. Add chicken back in, cook for 20 minutes on high, or until chicken is warm.
  8. Serve with fresh diced tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, avocados or guacamole, top with cheese. 
Serving Size: 1 Cup
21 Day Fix: 1/2 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Blue



Notes: Once finished, you can create a bowl with your choice of a complex carb (brown rice, sweet potatoes, quinoa) OR you can roll up in a burrito wrap (whole grain, spinach, kale, flax, etc.)! Prep a week of a lunches 5 different ways if you want! :)

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