Ultimate Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken & Rice

Easy, simple, and tastes great!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3cupschicken broth

  • 1 ½cupsconverted long-grain white rice

  • ½largewhite onion, sliced

  • 1(24 ounce) jarsalsa

  • 1(4 ounce) canchopped green chilies

  • 1(1 ounce) packetdry taco seasoning mix, divided

  • 2skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1(15 ounce) canblack beans, drained

Cooking Directions

  1. Pour the chicken stock into a slow cooker, and stir in the rice, onion, salsa, green chilies, and half the taco seasoning. Rub the remaining taco seasoning over the chicken breasts, and place into the cooker. Place the lid on the cooker, and set to high setting.

  2. Cook until the rice is thickened and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 3 hours. About 20 minutes before serving time, turn the cooker to warm setting. Remove the chicken breasts, and slice them. Stir the chicken and the black beans into the slow cooker. Return lid to cooker, allow the beans to heat, and serve.

Cook’s Note

If you prefer, set cooker to low and cook 5 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
2%
Saturated Fat
1g
3%
Cholesterol
23mg
8%
Sodium
2006mg
87%
Total Carbohydrate
62g
22%
Dietary Fiber
8g
29%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
18g
Vitamin C
18mg
89%
Calcium
88mg
7%
Iron
5mg
26%
Potassium
740mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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