Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Filling is a flavorful, easy-to-make recipe perfect for a busy day. Tender chicken breasts simmer with bell peppers, onions, beans, and a blend of spices, then combined with rice for a hearty filling. Serve in warm tortillas with cheese, sour cream, and salsa for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Beans & Grains
- 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups Minute® rice, uncooked
Spices
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
Proteins & Dairy
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (can use thighs as substitute)
Other
- 16 oz salsa
- Tortillas, for serving
- Cheese, for topping
- Sour cream, for topping
- Salsa, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the base ingredients: Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, drained pinto beans, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and salsa into the slow cooker. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Add the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts on top of the mixed ingredients, ensuring they are slightly covered by the salsa mixture to promote even cooking.
- Start slow cooking: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 6 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to retain heat and ensure thorough cooking.
- Shred the chicken: After 6 hours, uncover the slow cooker and shred the cooked chicken breasts using two forks, mixing the shredded chicken into the filling to distribute the flavors.
- Add and cook the rice: Stir in the uncooked Minute® rice thoroughly into the mixture, ensuring even distribution. Replace the lid and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb flavors and cook fully. If the slow cooker switches to warm too soon, continue cooking until the rice is fully tender.
- Serve: Spoon the finished chicken burrito filling onto warmed tortillas and top with your choice of cheese, sour cream, salsa, and other desired toppings to enjoy a delicious burrito experience.
Notes
- If your slow cooker switches to the warm setting before the rice is fully cooked, simply allow additional cooking time to ensure the rice reaches the proper texture.
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts if you prefer a juicier filling.
- You can use pre-made taco seasoning instead of the individual spices (cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper) for convenience and added flavor variation.
- For more fiber and nutrition, consider using brown rice instead of Minute® rice, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
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