Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Rice

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 16

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Rice: A Flavorful and Easy Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hrs

Ready In

8 hrs 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cups chicken broth
	1 1/2 cups converted long-grain white rice
	1/2 large white onion , sliced
	1 jar salsa
	1 can chopped green chilies
	1 packet dry taco seasoning mix , divided
	2 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
	1 can black beans , drained

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

452

Sugar

Fat

11g

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Rice is a great meal for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. This recipe is not only delicious, but it's also loaded with nutrients that will fuel your body. The use of a slow cooker means that you can set it and forget it, making it the perfect meal for those who are short on time or simply don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. This recipe is also incredibly versatile, as you can customize it to your liking by adding in your favorite toppings or adjusting the spice level.

Instructions

1.	In a slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, rice, sliced onion, salsa, chopped green chilies, and half of the taco seasoning mix. Stir well.
2.	Add the chicken breast halves to the slow cooker, making sure they are fully submerged in the liquid mixture.
3.	Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
4.	When the cooking time is up, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Stir the shredded chicken back into the rice mixture.
5.	Add the drained black beans and remaining taco seasoning mix to the slow cooker. Stir well.
6.	Serve the Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Rice topped with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

PROS

This meal is incredibly easy to make, as all the ingredients are simply added to the slow cooker and left to cook.

The shredded chicken and flavorful spices make for a delicious and hearty dish that will please everyone at the table.

This recipe yields plenty of servings, making it perfect for meal prepping or serving to a crowd.

CONS

This dish can be a bit high in sodium due to the salt content in the broth and taco seasoning mix.

It may be too spicy for those who are sensitive to heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein thanks to the chicken and black beans, which can help promote satiety and muscle growth.
The use of brown rice, instead of white, provides more fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The spices used in this recipe, such as cumin and chili powder, have been linked to reduce inflammation and aid in digestion.