Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2½ cups of your favorite chunky salsa
04 - 3 cups flavorful chicken stock
05 - 1 packet taco seasoning mix
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin (skip if you're not a cumin fan)
07 - A pinch of salt and pepper to taste
08 - 2¾ cups quick-cooking rice (white or brown work equally well)
09 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed well
10 - 1½ cups Colby jack cheese, freshly shredded

→ Optional Toppings

11 - Sliced black olives
12 - Green onions, thinly sliced
13 - A dollop of cool sour cream

# Instructions:

01 - Toss your chicken breasts and diced onion into the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken stock, salsa, taco seasoning, and cumin. Give everything a good stir to combine all those flavors.
02 - Cover and let it simmer on LOW for about 4 hours. You'll know the chicken is ready when it reaches 165°F and starts to become tender enough to pull apart.
03 - Once the chicken is cooked through, take it out and shred it using two forks - it should pull apart easily. Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and all those delicious juices.
04 - Crank your slow cooker up to HIGH. Add in the instant rice and those drained black beans. Stir everything together, cover, and cook for about 40 minutes until the rice has soaked up most of the liquid and is nice and tender.
05 - Sprinkle that shredded Colby jack evenly across the top, cover again, and let it cook just a few more minutes until the cheese gets all melty and gooey.
06 - Scoop generous portions into bowls and let everyone top their own with sliced olives, green onions, sour cream, or whatever makes them happy!

# Notes:

01 - This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have time to fuss in the kitchen.
02 - The leftovers taste even better the next day - just store in an airtight container in the fridge.
03 - Feel free to adjust the spice level by choosing mild, medium, or hot salsa based on your preference.

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