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Slow Cooker Chicken Rice Bowls

This dinner is simple to throw together and is served with endless possibilities. The tangy and slightly spicy shredded chicken with kale, balanced out with fresh avocado and cilantro — all served in a bowl over cooked brown rice — makes this a great option for a potluck or weeknight dinner.
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Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 8
Calories: 399kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. salsa verde
  • 2 lbs. chicken thighs
  • 1 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1 small kale bunch (shredded)
  • 4 cups Cooked brown rice for serving (½ cup per bowl)

Optional Toppings

  • cilantro
  • shredded cheese
  • low fat sour cream
  • jalapeños

Instructions

  • Add ¼ cup of salsa to the bottom of your slow cooker, then add chicken thighs and top with cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Pour half of remaining salsa and lime juice over chicken thighs. Next, layer on shredded kale and remaining salsa.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
  • When chicken is done cooking, remove from slow cooker, place on a clean cutting board and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker.
  • To assemble bowls: add ½ cup cooked brown rice to your bowl and top with the chicken mixture. Add desired toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 3mg
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken Rice Bowls
Amount per Serving
Calories
399
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
739
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
490
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
620
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
54
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.