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Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice is the easiest meal to make!  The entire dinner cooks in your slow cooker!  All you need is to add on a vegetable side or salad to complete the meal and that is it! It's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 2-3 chicken breasts
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 large peppers chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, canned not drained
  • 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pkg (1 oz) taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup cheese shredded (if desired)

Toppings (Optional)

  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded
  • 1 cups cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

  • Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Add the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, red pepper, green pepper, onion, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Place the chicken breasts on top, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and top with 1 cup shredded cheese, if using.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks or a meat-shredding tool. Return it to the slow cooker and stir it into the rice mixture.
  • Spoon into bowls and top with diced Roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and shredded cheese. Garnish with cilantro and sour cream, if desired.

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Notes

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces so that it cooks faster and more evenly in the slow cooker.
    Make sure not to overfill your slow cooker more than two-thirds full for best results.
    Be sure to stir all ingredients together before cooking to distribute the flavors.
    Use long-grain rice for better texture as other types (such as basmati) may cook too quickly or unevenly in a slow cooker recipe like this one.
    What to Serve With Coq Au Vin  will show you some amazing side dish ideas to elevate your dish. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 1416mg | Potassium: 1114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1813IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 506mg | Iron: 2mg