Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, spice-infused rice, black beans, and corn, all slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the brown rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper on top of the chicken.
- Pour in 2 cups of water or chicken broth and give everything a little stir to mix the ingredients slightly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks right in the pot and stir everything together.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For added flavor, consider variations like adding lime juice, sour cream, or extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg