This meal comes together almost like magic because the chicken is prepared in the crock pot!

As a busy wife, mom, blogger, and DIYer who works part time, it's a great day when I serve my family a nutritious, delicious meal. I consider these easy chicken burritos a total win!

I created this recipe out of desperation one day...and it's been a favorite ever since! It even uses frozen chicken...you dump it all into the crock pot in the morning...and have a tasty meal with minimal prep at dinner.

Here's the recipe and instructions...keep reading for a printable 4 x 6 recipe card.

• 3 or 4 frozen chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• about 1/4 cup of dry taco seasoning (I use taco seasoning plus a Southwest spice blend see similar here, and about 1 tsp ground cumin and a shake of pepper)* 

 *Note: if all you have is a packet of Taco Seasoning, that will work just fine

• about 1 cup of chicken broth
• Optional: half a 14 oz jar/can of salsa verde or green enchilada sauce (if I have it in the house I'll use it; if I don't, then I leave it out).

This recipe is very flexible as you can see! Try it out a few different ways to see which one your family prefers. Or simply use what you have in the house.

How to make easy crock pot burrito chicken

Add your frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot and shake seasonings over top. Don't worry about your chicken being in one big clump! It will separate as it slow cooks.


It will look just like this...a big lump of frozen chicken with spices on top!

Pour the chicken broth and salsa verde or enchilada sauce (if using) on top.

Put the lid on your crock pot and let the chicken cook on HIGH for about 8 hours. If you know you'll be gone longer than that, use LOW heat.

The smell will make your mouth water and your tummy growl, guaranteed!!

When the chicken literally falls apart when you poke a fork in it, it is done; shred it with 2 forks and mix it well with the juices.

Turn heat on crock pot to 'Warm' and get the rest of your meal together.

Additional Ingredients

I like to use chopped parsley or cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa as garnishes. We've also served these with a side of beans (either refried, black or pinto).


(I slice my avocado as shown above, then scoop it out with a spoon).

Here's a quick way to prepare your tortillas...

Easy and delicious chicken burritos with almost no work!

We hope you enjoy this chicken recipe! Let us know if you try it.

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This is one meal where my daughter actually licks her plate clean, lol! Kid approved!

I hope you try this simple but delicious meal. You won't be sorry!