Description
A comforting Southwest crock pot chicken and rice dish that combines tender chicken, rice, and rich flavors for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the rice, black beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and chicken broth on top of the chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using a spatula, gently stir the ingredients while keeping the layers intact.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Once ready, shred the chicken with two forks in the pot and mix all ingredients together.
- For an indulgent touch, top with shredded cheese just before serving.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in salsa for a few hours before cooking for deeper flavor. Pair with a salad or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg