Susan Moore
@susanmoo
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Rice
A flavorful and hearty dish made with tender chicken, rice, and a zesty blend of Mexican ingredients, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time3 min.
- Total time18 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 3 cups
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1/2 large
- 1 (24 ounce) jar
- 1 (4 ounce) can
- 1 (1 ounce) packet, divided
- 2
- 1 (15 ounce) can
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Rice.
Step 1
Begin by pouring chicken broth into your slow cooker, creating a flavorful base.
Step 2
Next, add in the rice, sliced onion, zesty salsa, chopped green chilies, and half of the taco seasoning.
Step 3
Give it a good stir to blend all the ingredients harmoniously.
Step 4
Take the remaining taco seasoning and rub it generously over the chicken breasts, then nestle them atop the rice mixture in the slow cooker.
Step 5
Secure the lid and set your slow cooker to the High setting, letting the magic happen for about three hours, or until the rice thickens and absorbs most of the liquid.
Step 6
When you're about 20 minutes away from serving, switch the slow cooker to the Warm setting.
Step 7
Carefully lift the chicken breasts out and slice them into tender pieces.
Step 8
Stir the sliced chicken and drained black beans back into the slow cooker, allowing the beans to warm through.
Step 9
Replace the lid and let everything meld together before serving this delicious, comforting dish.
Step 10
Enjoy the delightful flavors that come together effortlessly in your slow cooker!.