Best Crock Pot Southwest Chicken And Rice Recipes
SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN
This dish needs just 15 minutes of prep, so you'll be out of the kitchen in no time. The delicious low-fat chicken gets even better with a garnish of reduced-fat sour cream and fresh cilantro. -Brandi Castillo, Santa Maria, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 2- or 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, broth, tomatoes, chicken, salsa, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°., Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over rice. If desired, serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Freeze option: After shredding chicken, freeze cooled mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE
Destined to become a new family favorite, this slow-cooker dinner dishes out lots of love in the form of extra-cheesy rice, tender chicken, black beans and corn.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix taco seasoning mix, cumin, salt and red pepper. Sprinkle both sides of chicken thighs with seasoning mixture; arrange in slow cooker. Pour tomatoes, beans and corn over chicken in slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken and, using two forks, shred into bite-size pieces.
- Add Velveeta™ and Cheddar cheeses to slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 minutes. Beat with whisk until cheeses have melted into sauce. Add rice and shredded chicken; stir to combine. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until hot. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE
Provided by Jennifer Draper
Time 6h25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle skin side of chicken well with 1 tablespoon of southwest seasoning
- Melt butter and oil in skillet (or multi cooker) over medium to high heat
- Add chicken skin side down and let sizzle for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is nicely browned. Don't move while it's cooking to keep the chicken in good contact with the pan for a nice brown crust.
- Remove chicken from pan and add rice to remaining oil/butter in pan
- Saute while stirring for 2-3 minutes until rice is just lightly toasted
- Add rice to slow cooker along with onion powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of southwest seasoning
- Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth
- Add chicken on top skin side up
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 or until chicken is fully cooked through
- Remove chicken and stir rice well
- If rice is not fully cooked you may add another 1/2 cup water or broth and continue to cook on high for another 15-30 minutes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 707 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 507 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN
Prepared salsa and convenient canned corn and beans add fun color, texture and flavor to this chicken dish. I usually serve it with salad and white rice. Our children love it! -Karen Waters, Laurel, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the corn, black beans and 1/2 cup salsa. Top with chicken and remaining salsa. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1027mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
CROCK POT SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE
Nice, easy lazy Saturday meal - throw it in the crock pot, watch a movie, have a glass of wine and voila! Dinner's ready. Another good one from "Fix It and Forget It."
Provided by Lisa1
Categories Chicken
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken in crock pot.
- Combine beans, red peppers, tomatoes, onion, salt and peppr. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on High 2 to 3 hours or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Serve over rice.
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