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Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Quinoa Bowl

If you're looking for an effortless slow cooker meal that involves 4 ingredients and requires only 5 minutes of prep time, look no further than this delicious southwest chicken quinoa bowl recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 327 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 6 Quart Crock-Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1.25 Pounds Chicken Breast
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste
  • 16 Ounce Jar of Salsa
  • 1 Cup Quinoa Rinsed and Drained
  • 1 Cup Chicken Bone Broth or Chicken Broth

Optional Add-Ins

  • Sweet Corn frozen or canned
  • Can of Black Beans or Pinto Beans drained and rinsed
  • Bell Pepper diced
  • Red Onion finely chopped
  • Green Chilies or a splash of Enchilada Sauce for extra kick

Toppings:

  • Low-fat Plain Greek Yogurt or swap for traditional sour cream if you prefer!
  • Cherry Tomatoes sliced
  • Avocado diced
  • Fresh Lime or Lime Juice for a zesty finish
  • Shredded Low-fat Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
  • Jalapeños- for an added spicy kick
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Tortilla Chips or Taco Shells to scoop up every delicious bite

Instructions
 

  • Add your chicken breasts to the bottom of a crock pot or slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Add your rinsed uncooked quinoa. Pour over the salsa, chicken broth, and stir gently to ensure all the quinoa is submerged for even slow cooking.
  • If you want, toss in extras like sweet corn, pinto beans, or bell pepper for even more flavor!
  • Cook on high for 2–4 hours, until the quinoa is fluffy and the chicken is fully cooked to 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks (or a large skillet if you prefer to shred it separately), and mix it back into the delicious chicken mixture.
  • Serve, pile on your favorite toppings, and don’t forget a squeeze of fresh lime!
  • Hint: If your slow cooker tends to run hot (like mine), your southwest chicken quinoa bowl may be ready in just 2-3 hours. Make sure to keep an eye out based on your individual slow cooker.

Notes

Nutrition facts do not include toppings.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 951mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
Keyword crock pot, slow cooker, Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Quinoa Bowl
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