Southwest Crock Pot Chicken and Rice: A Juicy Family Favorite
Enjoy a flavorful and easy family meal with this Southwest Crock Pot Chicken and Rice recipe that cooks to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crock pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the salsa and taco seasoning.
- Add rice, black beans, and corn, stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- 15 minutes before serving, add shredded cheese on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa for an hour before cooking.
- Can substitute brown rice but may require longer cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Southwest, Crock Pot, Chicken, Rice