July 7th, 2026
When the temperatures rise, it can be hard spending time in a hot kitchen.
Let your slow cooker do the work with easy, flavorful recipes that help you stay cool while enjoying delicious, home-cooked meals all summer long.
Slow cookers are a great choice for summer cooking because they produce less heat than a conventional oven, helping keep your home more comfortable. They’re also convenient, save time, and make cleanup a breeze.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs
- 16-ounce jar of chunky, medium salsa
- 15- ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups corn kernels, frozen
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice.
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except the cilantro. Stir to make sure ingredients are mixed well.
- Put the cover on the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a large plate. Shred the chicken with 2 forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Serve chicken mixture over cooked rice. Top with the cilantro.
- Optional toppings: avocado, shredded cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, jalapeno slices.
Recipe makes: 6 servings
Nutrition Information:
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Recipe adapted from:
https://cookpad.com/eng/recipes/3063216?ref=search&search_term=slow+cooker+burrito+bowl
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