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This single serving Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl is an easy, flavorful meal made with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. Serve it over rice and add your favorite toppings for a delicious, customizable dish.

chicken burrito bowl on a silver tray next to fresh cilantro and an avocado.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy Prep: Add everything to the slow cooker and let it cook.
  • Customizable: Use your favorite toppings and sides.
  • Balanced: Includes protein, carbs, and vegetables.
  • Satisfying: Filling without being too heavy.

I love this mini Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl because it’s simple, flavorful, and so easy to make.

It starts with tender, seasoned chicken slow-cooked with black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, then served over rice or lettuce and topped with anything you like – sour cream, cheddar, cilantro, or avocado. It’s everything I want in a meal: comforting, customizable, and full of bold, Mexican-inspired flavors.

Looking for more small slow cooker recipes? Try our slow cooker Italian chicken for one, slow cooker pot roast for one and our classic slow cooker white chicken chili for one.

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Ingredients

ingredients in a slow cooker chicken burrito bowl on a kitchen counter.

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Recipe Variations

Here are a few simple ways to change up this burrito bowl:

  • Vegetarian Burrito Bowl: Use tofu or a plant-based protein instead of chicken for a meatless version.
  • Seafood Burrito Bowl: Try shrimp or fish in place of chicken. Seafood cooks faster, so reduce the cooking time.
  • Whole Grains: Serve the bowl over baked brown rice, farro, or quinoa instead of white rice for added fiber.
  • Extra Vegetables: Add sautéed bell peppers, onions, or zucchini for more flavor and texture.

How To Make A Chicken Burrito Bowl

These step-by-step photos show how to make a chicken burrito bowl in a slow cooker. See the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and full instructions.

  1. Place the chicken in the bottom of a 1.5 quart or 2 quart slow cooker.
chicken in the base of a small slow cooker.
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, chili powder, and cumin.
canned diced tomatoes and seasonings in a small bowl.
  1. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
chicken and tomatoes in a small slow cooker.
  1. Remove the lid, shred the chicken with two forks, then stir in the beans and corn. Cover and cook for 1 more hour.
  2. Taste and add more salt if needed.
shredded chicken, tomatoes, beans, and corn in a slow cooker.
  1. Serve over cooked rice.
  2. Add toppings like sour cream, shredded cheddar, chopped cilantro, or avocado, if you’d like.
a deconstructed burrito in a bowl with a fork on the side.

Expert Tips

  • Trim excess fat from the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • Rinse canned beans to remove excess sodium.
  • For the best flavor and texture, serve the dish right after cooking.
  • Try spooning the chicken mixture into homemade tortillas for a different way to serve it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

What size slow cooker should I use?

A 1.5-quart or 2-quart slow cooker works best for this single serving recipe.

What if I don’t have a slow cooker?

You can make this dish on the stovetop. Cook the chicken in a medium skillet until fully cooked, then add the tomatoes, broth, spices, beans, and corn. Simmer over low heat until everything is heated through.

More Mini Slow Cooker Recipes

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Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

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Mini Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

4.97 from 29 votes
By: Joanie Zisk
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
This slow cooker chicken burrito bowl is made with seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. It’s an easy, flavorful meal served over rice and topped with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast or use boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with the juice
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ cup canned black beans -drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • Optional: ½ to 1 cup of cooked rice or serve with shredded lettuce
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, sour cream
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Instructions 

  • Place the chicken in the bottom of a 1.5-quart or 2-quart slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Remove the lid, shred the chicken with two forks, then stir in the beans and corn. Cover and cook for 1 more hour.
  • Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Serve over cooked rice.
  • Add toppings like sour cream, shredded cheddar, chopped cilantro, or avocado, if you'd like.

Notes

  • Trim excess fat from the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • Rinse canned beans to remove excess sodium.
  • For the best flavor and texture, serve the dish right after cooking.
  • Try spooning the chicken mixture into homemade tortillas for a different way to serve it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 401kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 62g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 565mg, Potassium: 822mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 285IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 4mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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66 Comments

  1. Lindsay says:

    Easy and so good! I baked your white rice while the chicken was cooking. It was the perfect meal.

  2. Melissa says:

    This bowl looks delicious! Love the little slow cooker!

  3. HS says:

    Great recipe, it’s easy to make and tastes so good.

  4. Ellen Casper says:

    I’m so happy I invested in my little slow cooker. I’ve added this burrito recipe to my rotating menu, it’s one of my favorites.

  5. Christeen says:

    Love this one!

  6. Karen M says:

    I added some sliced jalapenos to mine and love the added spice. Just a great recipe!

  7. Terri S says:

    I love to make soups and stews in a slow cooker.

  8. Kathleen Manscill says:

    So good.

  9. Jenice says:

    Would love the small Slow cooker. My first recipe would a taco dip!

  10. Kim O says:

    I love making this. Easy and good.