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Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

Chef Jenn
Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken is a hearty one-pot meal made with tender chicken, rice, beans, and bold Southwest spices. Easy, filling, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 cups frozen corn niblets
  • 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 2 medium bell peppers 1 red and 1 yellow, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked rice

Instructions
 

  • Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the corn, diced tomatoes, and drained kidney beans.
  • Whisk the chicken broth, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and salt, then pour over the vegetables.
  • Place the chicken breasts on top of the veggies and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or on High for 2 to 3 hours with the lid on.
  • Stir in the uncooked rice during the last 30 to 35 minutes of cooking. Remove the chicken and shred it.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well. Cook on High for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through.
  • If your rice is still hot, just add it to the shredded chicken mixture, then serve.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use long-grain white rice for the best texture. Short-grain rice can turn gummy in the slow cooker.
  • For extra flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes instead of regular.
  • Rotisserie chicken can be used in a pinch. Add it during the last hour with the rice.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 28gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 710mgPotassium: 991mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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