SLOW COOKER Burrito Bowls Meal Prep Recipe

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

Trim the fat off the chicken breasts using a knife or kitchen shears and chop them in half.

Layer the chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker.

Add 2 cans of drained low-sodium black beans to the slow cooker.

Pour in 1 twenty-four ounce jar of salsa.

Add 2 cups of frozen corn and 1/2 cup of water.

Stir in 1.5 teaspoons of minced garlic.

Add either 1/2 packet of low-sodium taco seasoning mix or 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and some black pepper. Mix everything well, ensuring the chicken is submerged.

Turn the slow cooker on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours.

After cooking, remove the lid and shred the chicken using two forks until it breaks apart easily.

To serve, layer with 1/2 cup of rice, add a serving of cheese, a little sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, and chopped green onions on top.

Cooking Techniques

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