Healthy Meal Prep: Crockpot Mexican Chicken Bowls
Effortless and flavorful Mexican chicken bowls made in the crockpot, perfect for meal prep and busy weekdays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the Veggies: Layer the bell peppers, red onion, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes over the chicken.
- Season: Sprinkle the garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper evenly.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze lime juice over everything.
- Cover and Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken in the crockpot.
- Serve or Store: Serve over rice, tortillas, or lettuce, or store for meal prep.
Notes
Don’t overload the crockpot for even cooking and taste to adjust seasonings before serving.