TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE

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Poultry and freezer basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy, but they have no problem cleaning their plates when I serve this dish! -Tracy Long, Bellwood, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup salsa verde
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 cups (about 7-1/2 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
Shredded cheddar cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, cubed avocado, chopped cilantro, and sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first five ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker. Cool slightly; shred chicken with two forks. Return meat to slow cooker. Add corn and rice; cook, covered, on low 1 hour longer. , If desired, serve with cheese, sour cream, avocado and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges