Slowcookerchickenburritos Recipes

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS

Steps:

• Combine the chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of chicken stock, chili powder, salt, and cumin in the bowl of a 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Make sure the chicken is covered, and add additional stock if needed. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
• Remove the lid and add the rice, black beans, frozen corn, and the remaining chicken broth. Replace the lid and continue cooking on low for another 3 to 4 hours. Check the rice periodically in the last hour of cooking, stirring once or twice to make sure the rice cooks evenly and adding more chicken broth if the mixture seems dry. Cooking is done when the rice is tender - if the rice is done while there is still liquid left in the slow cooker, remove the lid and cook on high to let the liquid evaporate.
• → Total cooking time from start to finish is 6 to 8 hours.
• Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. You can do this either in the slow cooker itself and then mix it into the rice, or you can transfer the chicken to a cutting board if you prefer to keep it separate. Taste the burrito mix and stir in more salt or other seasonings to taste.
• Serve burrito bowls with a selection of toppings. The burrito mixture will keep for 1 week refrigerated or for 3 months in the freezer. This recipe makes about 7 total cups of burrito mix.

SLOW COOKER ONE POT CHICKEN BURRITO FILLING

Steps:

• Add the onion, bell pepper, pinto beans, cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and salsa to the slow cooker; mix well.
• Add the chicken breasts.
• DO NOT ADD THE RICE YET.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
• When the cooking time is done, shred the chicken with 2 forks. A
• Stir in the minute rice.
• Replace the lid and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes more. (see notes)
• Serve on tortillas with desired toppings.

CHICKEN BURRITO SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion and taco seasoning; cook 2 minutes more. Stir in black beans, undrained tomatoes and water; bring to a boil.
• Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and cilantro, if desired.

FIESTA CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans, tomatoes, jalapeno and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. , Spoon 3/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; add toppings of your choice. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Freeze option: Omit toppings. Individually wrap cooled burritos in paper towels and foil; freeze in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, remove foil; place paper towel-wrapped burrito on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until heated through, turning once. Let stand 20 seconds. If desired, add toppings.

CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in tomatoes, seasonings and, if desired, jalapeno. Cook 5 minutes. Add chili and cream cheese; stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in chicken., Spoon about 1/2 cup filling across center of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Fold bottom and sides over filling and roll up. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. , Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through. If desired, serve with salsa. Freeze option: Cool unbaked burritos; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover burritos with foil; bake as directed, increasing baking time to 50-55 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 160°.

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and oil. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes. Place chicken on tomato mixture; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours. Stir in black beans. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.
• Remove chicken from slow cooker to plate; shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker.
• To serve, spoon chicken mixture onto center of each warmed tortilla; top with cheese and cilantro. Fold bottom third of tortilla over filling; fold sides in toward center, leaving top open. Secure with toothpicks, if necessary.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Place chicken on a cutting board and chop into bite-sized strips. Place in a crockpot on high.
• Stir in the broth, onion, garlic, jalapenos, corn, salt, pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, lime juice, oregano, and cilantro.
• Simmer on high for 5 hours.
• Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks; and place back into crock pot.
• Place sliced red and green pepper into crock pot, cover and cook another 30 minutes (we still like to have a little crispness to our peppers so if you want them softer cook longer)
• Place equal portions of chicken mixture in the center of the tortillas. Sprinkle with whatever toppings you prefer, such as diced tomatoes, sour cream, lettuce and cheese.
• Fold burrito up 2/3 of the way to the other side over the chicken mixture. Fold sides in towards the center.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BURRITO FILLING

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Saute the onion, bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers until softened. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute longer. Transfer to the slow cooker .
• Add the chicken, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for about 2 1/2 hours.
• Carefully drain off excess liquids and shred the chicken pieces with a fork.
• Stir in the refried beans and 1/2 cup of salsa or enchilada sauce. Cover and continue cooking on LOW for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Warm the tortillas following package directions. Put about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of chicken mixture in the center of a warm tortilla. Top with some shredded cheese. Fold the ends over the filling, then roll to encase the burritos .
• Serve with more salsa and shredded cheese.
• Enjoy!