Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito Bowls
Cilantro Lime Chicken can be cooked in an Instant Pot or a Slow Cooker. Either way creates a tasty chicken that is shredded and the star of these easy homemade burrito bowls.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 4-ounce pieces
- 1 cup Low Sugar Orange Juice
- 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 2 Limes juiced
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic (jar)
- ½ cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can No Salt Added Black Beans rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
Salad Ingredients:
- 12 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
- 1 cup Tomato chopped
- ½ cup Onion chopped
- ½ cup Cilantro chopped
- ¾ cup Queso Fresco or Cotija Cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Combine all chicken ingredients and cook in either a slow cooker or pressure cooker.
Cook the Chicken in a Slow Cooker:
- Cook on Low for 6 hours, or High for 3-4 hours.Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Place back in slow cooker to soak up the juices. When ready to serve, remove chicken with a slotted spoon and allow to drain a bit.
Cook the Chicken in an Instant Pot:
- Cook on High pressure for 10 minutes. Allow for natural release.Remove chicken from pot and shred. Place back in pot to soak up juices. When ready to serve, remove chicken with a slotted spoon and allow to drain a bit.
Assemble and Serve:
- Divide romaine evenly between 6 bowls. Top with shredded chicken, tomato, onion, cilantro, and cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito Bowls
Amount per Serving
Calories
231
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
217
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
8
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Carb Count
1.5
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Food Groups ***Meat = 1.5 servings, Vegetables = 1 serving, Legumes = .5 serving
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