Description
This Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious one-pot meal with tender chicken, flavorful Mexican-inspired spices, and creamy melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a fuss-free dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Seasonings and Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker. Place chicken breasts at the bottom.
- Add Ingredients: Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, chicken broth, seasonings. Stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, then return to the slow cooker.
- Add Rice: Stir in uncooked rice, cover, and cook on high for 45–60 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For quicker results, use instant rice added during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Enhance with toppings like avocado, sour cream, or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
