Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls
I have received several requests for easy, healthy slow cooker meals, so here is one of my favorites. This chicken is great for tacos or serve it as a bowl over rice or cauliflower rice with all the fixins.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls
15 minutes 4 to 6 hours 4 to 6 servingsIngredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds and membranes for less heat)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup cilantro, minced
- For serving: rice, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, or any taco toppings you like!
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and black pepper. Use the mixture to generously season both sides of each chicken breast. (Add any leftover seasoning to the slow cooker mixture.)
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and add tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and garlic.
- Set the slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. When cooking is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken and mix thoroughly.
- Add cilantro and mix to combine.
- Serve the chicken mixture over steamed rice or cauliflower rice. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeño, or your favorite taco toppings.