Crock Pot Black Bean Chicken Bowls
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These flavorful Crock Pot Black Bean Chicken Bowls is an easy dump and go recipe that is quite the crowd pleaser.
How to Make Black Bean Chicken Bowl in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
I knew I really liked black beans when I made this recipe. Then I made this delicious recipe, and I was in love. I knew I wanted to come up with some more recipes using black beans. These Crock Pot Black Bean Chicken Bowls are next up, and they were a huge hit in my house.
My kids weren’t too sure about this but were good sports and tried a bite. That was all it took. They loved it! When Michael tried it, he said, “Oh my goodness! This is restaurant quality!” If you happen to live near a Kroger or Jay-C store, I highly recommend using their fresh corn tortilla chips from the deli section. They are perfect in this dish. So, in summary, if you want a simple recipe that tastes just as good as something you would pay big bucks for at a restaurant, this is the recipe to try.
What You Will Need for Crock Pot Black Bean Chicken Bowls
Ingredients Needed
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thigh size pieces if you prefer white meat)
- 30.5 oz black beans, undrained (2 – 15.25 oz cans)
- 16 oz jar chunky or restaurant style salsa
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded Mexican style or taco cheese
- Tortilla chips
Equipment Needed
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Can opener
- Measuring spoons
- 6 quart slow cooker
- Two forks
- Optional: Large bowl (You can shred the chicken right in the crock pot, but can use a bowl if you prefer.)
- Slotted spoon for serving
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes or less
- Cooking Time: 3 to 4 hours on low or 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours on high
- Additional Time: 5 minutes to shred chicken
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Crock Pot Black Bean Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thigh size pieces if you prefer white meat)
- 30.5 oz can black beans undrained (2 โ 15.25 oz cans)
- 16 oz jar chunky salsa or restaurant style salsa
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Put 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker.
- Pour your undrained 30.5 oz can black beans on top of your chicken.
- Top with your 16 oz jar chunky salsa, 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
- Cover and cook 3 to 4 hours on low or 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours on high. (It is done when your chicken reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.)
- Shred your chicken with two forks in your crock pot OR place chicken in a large bowl, shred with two forks and return shredded chicken to crock pot.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Make a bed of Tortilla chips topped with Shredded lettuce and use a slotted spoon to put your black bean and chicken mixture on top before sprinkling on some Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese.
Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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