Crockpot Chipotle Bowl Recipe

This tender, smoky Crockpot Chipotle Bowl Recipe is made with chicken breasts, chipotle peppers, and black beans, ready in four hours. Tearing apart the perfectly cooked chicken with two forks reveals how deeply the spicy adobo sauce has infused the meat. I love tossing all these ingredients into the slow cooker for an effortless weeknight dinner.

Better Than Takeaway

Making these bowls at home means you control the spice level and the portion sizes. I used to spend way too much money ordering delivery when I craved that signature smoky flavor.

The biggest surprise was learning that cooking the chicken low and slow yields much juicier meat than pan-frying. I learned quickly that a little adobo sauce goes a long way, so adjust it carefully.

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Crockpot Chipotle Bowl Recipe Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• Cooked white rice, for serving

How To Make Crockpot Chipotle Bowl Recipe

1. Combine the base: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the meat to keep it moist.
2. Add the seasoning: Sprinkle the chopped chipotle peppers, ground cumin, and garlic powder evenly over the chicken. Cover with the lid.
3. Cook the chicken: Set the crockpot to high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Check that the chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
4. Shred and mix: Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir in the black beans and frozen corn, letting it heat through for 15 minutes.

Recipe Tips

• Control the heat: Use fewer chipotle peppers if you prefer a milder flavor, or add an extra spoonful of adobo sauce for a serious kick.
• Shredding shortcut: Use a hand mixer on low speed to shred the hot chicken directly in the crockpot in seconds.
• Rinse the beans: Always drain and rinse canned black beans to remove excess sodium and prevent a muddy-looking sauce.

What To Serve With Crockpot Chipotle Bowl

Serve your bowl over a bed of freshly steamed cilantro lime rice. Top it with generous scoops of guacamole, sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to balance the smoky heat.

How To Store

Keep leftover chicken and bean mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Store the rice and toppings separately to keep everything fresh. The chicken mixture freezes exceptionally well for up to three months.

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs work beautifully and stay even juicier during long cooking times.

Can I cook this on high?

Yes, you can cook it on high for 3 to 4 hours if you are short on time.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, the core ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but always check your canned goods and broth labels to be safe.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Sodium: 540 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
• Protein: 35 g