SPICY CHICKEN AND RICE

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As a working mom with two kids, I have little time to prepare something hearty during the week. This recipe is easily tossed together in the morning and fabulous to come home to at night. Both of my picky eaters love it! -Jessica Costello, Westminster, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
6 cups cooked brown rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green peppers, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, cumin and chipotle pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred with two forks and return to the slow cooker. Stir in rice and beans; heat through. Garnish with cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.