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Southwest Crock Pot Chicken and Rice

Southwest Crock Pot Chicken and Rice

Enjoy a comforting Southwest Crock Pot Chicken and Rice, with savory chicken, zesty spices, and melted cheddar, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts the star of this dish, providing a tender protein base.
For the Rice Mixture
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked, rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese melts to create a creamy, comforting layer on top.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. Layer Chicken: Start by placing the chicken breasts in a single, even layer at the bottom of your crock pot.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed.
  3. Pour Mixture: Carefully pour the rice and bean mixture evenly over the chicken in the crock pot.
  4. Cook: Cover your crock pot and set it to cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  5. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the crock pot.
  6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mixture.
  7. Serve: Dish out this hearty meal hot, garnished with the freshly chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with avocado slices for an extra creamy twist.

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