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Easy, Cheesy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice

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A comforting one-pot dinner featuring tender chicken, savory salsa, and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.

  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
  2. Pour salsa over the chicken, and add black beans and corn.
  3. Stir in uncooked rice and pour in chicken broth until combined.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
  5. Shred the chicken in the pot and stir to mix with rice and beans.
  6. Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then serve in bowls topped with optional sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

  • Author: Chef Rita
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg