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Make taco night easy night with these Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowls! Made naturally gluten free with homemade low sodium taco seasoning and layered with fresh vegetables, this low calorie dinner is one everyone will love especially the cook! Gluten Free + Low Calorie
Happy almost Cinco de Mayo! Did you know Cinco de Mayo isn't actually a Mexican holiday? Nope! It's totally American. In fact, when I worked in Mexico the Mexicans always made fun of us gringos for celebrating a "Mexican" holiday because it wasn't actually one of their holidays.
Any excuse to eat good food is a cause for celebration in my book and you'll be celebrating after you hear about this simple crockpot masterpiece I have for you today!
This is another one of those I-make-all-the-time recipes, but have never gotten around to officially putting on the blog. I seem to have a lot of those. There's just always something else to cook! The struggles of a food blogger.
Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tao Bowls
The best part about this healthy taco recipe (other than it's so simple your kids could make it) is that it's made with homemade taco seasoning. Are you buying store taco seasoning? Stop now! They're packed with sodium and other yucky additives.
Plus it's super easy to make taco at your own at home and I'm willing to bet you already have all the ingredients you need in your pantry.
They're in there just dying for you to do something with them so why not put them in your Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowls? I'm saving you money, time and health here!
I love meal prepping this on Sunday's when I know I have a crazy week ahead of me. The recipe makes a lot which is perfect on busy weeks so I don't have to worry about cooking dinner.
You can also make this healthy taco recipe in your slow cooker early in the morning before heading to work. Just toss everything in the crockpot, set to low. This is key to making the chicken extra tender.
When you get home, all you do is assemble your Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowls by plating it over brown rice or lettuce. I like topping mine with freshly squeezed lime, cilantro, Greek yogurt, blender salsa and a mound of lettuce.
Then you do a little happy dance as you enjoy your homemade Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowl. This is mandatory of course!
Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowls
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 30 oz reduced sodium black beans rinsed (2 cans)
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into long slices
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and cut into long slices
For the Homemade Taco Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings
- Salsa, lettuce, cilantro, Greek yogurt or sour cream, avocado, rice, lime
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts on the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer. Add bell pepper, salt, pepper, seasonings then cover chicken with chicken broth making sure the chicken is just covered in the liquid. Set crockpot to low and cook 6 hours.
- With a wooden spoon, break up chicken breasts in the crockpot to shred it. Add black beans to the crockpot cook on low another 30 minutes.
- Assemble bowls, add optional toppings and devour!
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Notes
- 1 serving equals 1 cup.
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Nutrition
What I Used For The Recipe
I have been making my own taco seasoning for awhile since my mom was required to switched to gluten free. I will try yours once mine is finished. It looks like the Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowls require 4 tsp of taco seasoning. Is this correct?
4 tsp is right! You can add as much as you like too.
Can you cook this on high when in a pinch for 3 hours rather than 6 on low? I know some recipes you can and some you can not. I have yet to figure out what can and can not be! LOL
I haven't tried. You should be able to, but it will really depend on the crockpot and size of the chicken breasts.
Is it 192 calories or 340? How much is a serving size?
I divide the batch evenly among 6 containers. I'm guessing 1 cup, could be more though. The recipe card is updated with the nutritional info now. I recently switched recipes cards and the old ones are showing wrong.
This looks so delicious! I love how it all comes together so easily in the crockpot!
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Thank you! xoxo
YUMMY! It's been agggeeeess since I've used my crock pot!
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I use mine all summer long!
Love this recipe and love that combination of spices for your taco seasoning Megan.
Must try that taco seasoning it's making my mouth water just thinking about it!
Yes, just don't forget the salt and pepper! I've actually thought about roasting the spices a little to bring out the flavor more, but haven't gotten around to it. Thanks Neil!
I don't use my crockpot nearly enough!! I need to remember to use it more often. Some years I celebrate Cinco de Mayo and some years I don't. No plans for this year.. yet!
I use mine at least once a week. Makes cooking so much easier.
Can I celebrate Cinco De Mayo all week? So much Fiesta Food #iwantitall
Sounds good to me!
I got my driver's license on Cinco de Mayo, so that is always a good reminder 😀 I also make my own taco seasoning--what could be easier!
Now that my girl is reason to celebrate!
This is definitely our kind of dinner! I make something like this regularly too, and it's always a hit. I need to try your taco seasoning recipe, though...I definitely have all of those ingredients in my pantry right now! Love it!
You will love. It's so much better than store bought. Thanks Blair!