Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls - Easy Dinner Recipes - Weelicious

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.

Place 4 chicken breasts into the slow cooker.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of cumin on top of the chicken.

Add 1 teaspoon of paprika for color and flavor.

Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of onion powder.

Add 0.25 teaspoon of chili powder for heat (optional).

Season with kosher salt to taste.

Chop 1 yellow onion and add it to the slow cooker with the chicken.

Pour in 1 to 1.5 cups of salsa as the only liquid in the dish.

Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, check if the chicken is ready by shredding it with two forks; it should be tender and juicy.

Prepare bowls starting with a base of quinoa, then add toppings like guacamole, black beans, and sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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