SLOW COOKER LATIN CHICKEN W/ SWEET POTATOES AND BLACK BEANS

Slow Cooker Latin Chicken W/ Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans image

Provided by Chef Romie

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup salsa
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
1 (8 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, cut into strips
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
lime wedge

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
Heat 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until hot;add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
While chicken is cooking put beans and sweet potatoes in slow-cooker.
Place chicken on bean mix in slow-cooker.
In skillet, mix paprika, allspice, broth, remaining cumin, salsa, and garlic.
Pour this over chicken in crock pot.
Cover with lid and cook on low 8 hrs or 4 hrs on high.
Remove chicken to platter. Gently stir red pepper into potato mixture.
Spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.3, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 188.2, Sodium 1053, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 57.8