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Crockpot Taco Chicken and Rice


  • Author: mohamedcherifsfaitrigmail-com
  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal combining tender chicken, zesty taco seasoning, rice, black beans, and corn, perfectly cooked in a crockpot.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chicken breast
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup rice (white or brown)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Shredded cheese for topping (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite)
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin by placing your chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken, ensuring every piece is well-coated.
  3. Mix together rice, chicken broth, black beans, corn, and salsa in a separate bowl.
  4. Pour the mixture gently over the seasoned chicken in the crockpot.
  5. Stir the ingredients together to blend without disturbing the chicken too much.
  6. Cover and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Shred the chicken directly in the pot once cooking time completes.
  8. Serve warm in bowls, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

Notes

Consider prepping ingredients the night before for ease. Customize the veggies for added nutrition.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: crockpot, taco, chicken, rice, slow cooker, easy meal