Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls Heart Healthy

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.

Prepare the ingredients: gather 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 onion, and various spices (black pepper, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, ground paprika).

Add low sodium chicken broth to the slow cooker.

Prepare cauliflower rice by blending cauliflower florets in a Ninja blender until shredded.

Add the shredded cauliflower rice to the slow cooker.

Add petite diced tomatoes (no salt added) and chopped green chilies to the slow cooker.

Cook on low for 4 hours in the slow cooker.

After 4 hours, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the liquid in the slow cooker.

Add the riced cauliflower back into the slow cooker and mix well.

Cook on high for an additional hour to let the flavors meld together.

After a total of 5 hours, turn the slow cooker to warm and sprinkle about a tablespoon of reduced fat Mexican cheese blend on top before serving.

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