Jessica Singh
@sunsetjessica
Slow Cooker Latin Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
This Slow Cooker Latin Chicken is a flavorful and hearty dish featuring tender chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and black beans, all simmered in a zesty salsa and spice blend. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week!
Details
- Cuisine:latin-american
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:14
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time4 min.
- Total time34 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- 3 pounds
- to taste
- to taste
- 1/2 cup, divided
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans, rinsed and drained
- 2 large
- 1
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 3 large cloves
- 2 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Slow Cooker Latin Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans.
Step 1
Begin by warming olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, then shower them with a quarter cup of freshly chopped cilantro.
Step 3
Sear the seasoned chicken in the skillet for about three to five minutes on each side, allowing it to develop a beautiful golden-brown crust.
Step 4
Once perfectly browned, transfer the chicken to the base of your slow cooker.
Step 5
Next, artfully layer black beans, sweet potato chunks, and vibrant red bell pepper strips atop the chicken.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together hot salsa, chicken broth, the remaining quarter cup of cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground allspice until well combined.
Step 7
Pour this flavorful concoction over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
Step 8
Secure the lid and let it work its magic on the Low setting for four hours, or until the chicken is tender and the sweet potatoes are delightfully soft.
Step 9
When ready to serve, elevate the dish with a garnish of lime wedges, adding a zesty kick that brightens every bite.
Step 10
Enjoy this comforting meal that brings warmth and flavor to your table.