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Delicious Chicken Rice Beans Slow Cooker Recipes

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Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken & Rice 5 Boys Baker
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Description

Chicken rice beans slow cooker recipes are a healthy and tasty way to prepare a complete meal with ease. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want to relax and let your slow cooker do the work. The dish is packed with protein and essential nutrients, making it a perfect option for a wholesome meal.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is minimal, taking only about 15 minutes to get everything ready.

Cook Time

This recipe requires a slow cooker, and it takes around 6 hours to cook on low heat.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can of corn, drained
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Place the chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the rice, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, and jalapeno (if using) on top of the chicken.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Stir everything together, making sure that the liquid is evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours.
  6. When the cooking time is done, remove the lid and stir everything together again. The chicken should be fully cooked and tender, and the rice should be fluffy and cooked through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or shredded cheese, if desired.

Notes

This recipe is very versatile, and you can easily adjust it to suit your taste. For example, you can use white rice instead of brown rice, or you can add more vegetables like bell peppers or tomatoes. You can also adjust the spices to make it more or less spicy, depending on your preference.

Nutrition Info

This recipe serves 4 people and has the following nutritional information per serving:
  • Calories: 410
  • Protein: 35g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 57g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg

Recipe Tips

  • If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead.
  • If you want to make this recipe even healthier, you can use quinoa instead of rice.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • You can also use this recipe as a filling for burritos or tacos.
  • If you want to save time in the morning, you can prepare everything the night before and refrigerate the ingredients in the slow cooker insert. In the morning, simply place the insert in the slow cooker and turn it on.

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