Best Slow Cooker Southwest Cheesy Chicken And Rice Recipes

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE

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

SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

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.

SLOW COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Scatter onion over the top. Spoon soup over that. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
• When chicken is almost finished cooking, combine water, rice mix, and butter in a 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Stir cooked rice, corn, and Cheddar cheese into the slow cooker a few minutes before serving. Serve hot.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, chicken, bell peppers, rice, water, onion, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

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.