Description
A flavorful and nutritious slow cooker BBQ chicken bowl, packed with protein and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
- Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 360-420 minutes or high for 180-240 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken using two forks to allow it to soak up more sauce.
- Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir well.
- Prepare rice and toppings while the chicken cooks.
- Assemble bowls with a base of rice, topped with chicken, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and shredded lettuce.
- Serve warm with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for added zest.
Notes
For even more flavor, consider marinating the chicken in barbecue sauce overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 70mg