Best Southwest Chicken Stew For The Crock Pot Recipes

SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

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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

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 jar (8 ounces) chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice
Optional: Lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves

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.

CHICKEN STEW

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Rely on this slow cooker stew on busy weekends when you'd rather not be in the kitchen. Chicken, vegetables and seasonings give this stew great flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (6 ounces) no-salt-added tomato paste
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and cook on high for 4 hours. , Mix water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into stew. Cook, covered, 30 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW FOR THE CROCK POT

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This is another quick and simple recipe for your crock pot. This recipe from New Mexico and a dear friend of the parish when I lived there- you remember the one with the 4 boys-Mathew,Mark,Luke and John. She is a marvelous cook and baker and I learned a lot of secrets from her when I was very young living there ( about 22)....

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Chili

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

FIRST:
3 large frozen chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/2 c water
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 can(s) medium enchilada sauce ( i use mild)
1 oz salsa verde
2 Tbsp liquid smoke flavoring
SECOND:
1/2 c manzanilla olives, sliced in half (large spanish olives)
1 c frozen whole kernel corn
15 oz can black beans,undrained
15 oz can stewed tomatoes,diced
1 tsp cumin (in her recipe but i don't use)
2 Tbsp minced onion
2 tsp garlic powder
THIRD:
1/2 c instant brown rice, uncooked
1/2 c water
1 tsp chicken bouillon granules or 1 cube

Steps:

1. First: Place all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high for 2 hours.
2. Second: Add these ingredients. Stir and cook 1 hour on high.
3. Third: Cook rice in microwave safe dish and add to crock pot.( In place of the water and bullion you may use 1/2 cup of chicken broth). --- Remove chicken from pot - shred or dice and return to pot. Stir to mix in and cook on low for 1 hour, taste to adjust seasoning if needed. --- Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips and sprinkle top of stew with shredded cheese.