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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls with Fresh Mango Salsa

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A simple and flavorful slow cooker chicken taco bowl recipe paired with fresh mango salsa, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3–4 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Season with taco seasoning, minced garlic, and chopped onion. Pour in chicken broth.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  3. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks or shredding claws. Stir to mix with juices and seasoning.
  4. While chicken cooks, prepare mango salsa by combining diced mango, red bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir gently.
  5. Cook rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
  6. Assemble bowls by spooning rice into each bowl, topping with shredded chicken, and finishing with mango salsa. Add optional toppings as desired.

Notes

Make the mango salsa fresh before serving to keep its brightness and texture. You can toast the rice lightly in a skillet before cooking for extra flavor. The slow cooker can hold the chicken on ‘warm’ for up to an hour without drying it out. Adjust seasoning after shredding the chicken. For ultra-fine shredded chicken, pulse briefly in a food processor but avoid turning it into mush.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken taco bowls, mango salsa, easy dinner, weeknight meal, healthy, gluten-free, slow cooker chicken

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