Taco Chicken Bowls - Slow Cooker
I'm a black bean lover so next time I'm going to use two cans (or two cans worth of homemade) beans and extend the recipe even further. Oh, also, this freezes well. Cheese and all. Then just nuke and stir for a couple minutes until hot. Instant freezer meal! Okay, one more thing. If you for some strange reason need this recipe to be even easier or you don't have a well stocked spice cabinet, just substitute a packet of taco seasoning for all of the spices and herbs that I used below.
I'm a black bean lover so next time I'm going to use two cans (or two cans worth of homemade) beans and extend the recipe even further. Oh, also, this freezes well. Cheese and all. Then just nuke and stir for a couple minutes until hot. Instant freezer meal! Okay, one more thing. If you for some strange reason need this recipe to be even easier or you don't have a well stocked spice cabinet, just substitute a packet of taco seasoning for all of the spices and herbs that I used below.
- Carbohydrate 25.4446648339377 g
- Cholesterol 287.0389216275 mg
- Fat 44.319925832883 g
- Fiber 1.11849525142493 g
- Protein 94.4816231988541 g
- Saturated Fat 14.3607591241703 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (482g)
- Sodium 357.259969970774 mg
- Sugar 24.3261695825128 g
- Trans Fat 3.72497953329869 g
- Calories 902 calories
Step-by-step
- Add everything except the rice, cheese, and cilantro to the slow cooker along with 1/4 cup of water (for good measure). Give everything a good stir and make sure the chicken is covered in the mixture.
- Secure the lid on your slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hrs.
- Near the end of the cooking time, cook the two cups of rice according to the package directions (Bring the rice and 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot with a lid in place, as soon as it reaches a boil, reduced the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving).
- After 8 hours of cooking, carefully remove the lid of the slow cooker. Stir with a fork to shred the chicken (it should be super tender and will shred easily). Build the taco bowls by placing rice on the bottom, then the taco chicken mix, shredded cheese and fresh cilantro.
Maximizing Bulk Yields
Dry starches absorb cooking liquid efficiently when matched with correct volumetric ratios. Two cups of raw grain require precisely three cups of boiling water to achieve proper hydration during the twenty-minute simmer phase. Stretching the base further involves substituting canned legumes at a one-to-one ratio for portions of the meat protein, which lowers overall ingredient cost per portion while retaining substantial texture and fiber density.
Freezer Storage Mechanics
Assembling individual portions inside airtight containers preserves freshness for up to three months. Reheating requires venting the lid and running the microwave on medium power for two minutes, followed by a thorough manual stir to redistribute heat evenly across dense starches and dairy components.
