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Easy Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice

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A simple and flavorful crockpot chicken taco bowl recipe served with zesty cilantro lime rice, perfect for quick and satisfying weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups jarred salsa (medium-spicy preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime (added after cooking)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice and zest of 1 fresh lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken. Pour salsa on top, spreading gently.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and shreddable.
  3. About 30 minutes before chicken is done, rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice and a pinch of salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  4. Remove rice from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Adjust salt to taste.
  5. Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir to coat with juices.
  6. Squeeze fresh lime juice over shredded chicken and stir to combine.
  7. Assemble bowls by spooning cilantro lime rice into bowls, topping with shredded chicken, and adding optional toppings as desired.

Notes

If chicken looks dry after shredding, stir in a splash of chicken broth or reserved crockpot juices to keep moist. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Rinse rice to remove excess starch for fluffy texture. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if salsa is gluten-free.

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