Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito Bowl

Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito Bowls

Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito Bowl

Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito Bowls

Tonia Bloom
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.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Slow Cooker 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 6
Cost $2.18 per serving

Ingredients
  

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.
Keyword Chicken Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Freezer Meals, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Meal Prep Recipes, Salads - Main
Food Groups ***Meat = 1.5 servings, Vegetables = 1 serving, Legumes = .5 serving
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