Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, savory spices, and fluffy rice cooked together for a delightful family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of chicken breast
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 cup of rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can of corn, drained
- 1 cup of salsa
- Shredded cheese for topping (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite)
- Sour cream for serving
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Season your chicken breasts by placing them at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Season it Up: Generously sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
- Layer It Right: On top of the chicken, add rice, followed by chicken broth, black beans, corn, and salsa.
- Mix it Up: Gently stir all the ingredients together.
- Set it to Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 360-480 minutes or high for 180-240 minutes.
- Shred and Stir: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken, mixing everything well.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve warm with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Notes
Prepare ingredients the night before and refrigerate overnight for easy cooking in the morning. Substitute chicken with turkey for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg