Best 7 Cuban Inspired Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

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If you are looking for an easy and flavorful meal that can be cooked in the convenience of your slow cooker, cuban inspired slow cooker chicken is a great option for you. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, as it requires minimal prep work and delivers maximum flavor. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to become incredibly tender and juicy, while the blend of spices and ingredients infuses it with a vibrant Cuban flair.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CUBAN CHICKEN RECIPE



Slow Cooker Cuban Chicken Recipe image

This flavorful Cuban chicken recipe is amazing with a side of rice.

Provided by Latina Mom Meals

Categories     Main Dish     Slow Cooker

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 red peppers (chopped)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 pounds of boneless chicken breasts (3-4 breasts)
1 cup of frozen corn kernels
½ cup chicken broth
¼ c of pitted green olives
2 teaspoons of chili powder
2 garlic cloves (minced)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon of cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon of oregano
1 lime (juiced (optional))
10 oz can of mild diced tomatoes with green chili
4 oz of tomato sauce
Cooked white rice for the side (optional)
Tortillas (optional)

Steps:

  • Add chopped vegetables to slow cooker, layer chicken over vegetables.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients except for the lime juice, mix together.
  • Pour bowl contents into the slow cooker over the chicken.
  • Cook on low 3-4 hours or high 5-6 hours.
  • When ready to serve, squeeze in lime juice.
  • Shred chicken, mix, and serve.

CUBAN-STYLE SLOW COOKER MOJO CHICKEN



Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Mojo Chicken image

Tangy and bright citrus flavors light up the taste of this chicken, prepared in the slow cooker. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a mixture of citrus juices and seasonings. You can shred the chicken breasts for an ingredient in other dishes, with a little liquid from the cooker, or you can serve the chicken breasts whole, as a main dish, with the yummy sauce. We like these whole, with Cuban Black Beans I, a recipe from the site, and steamed white rice.

Provided by Bibi

Time 2h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine fruit juices, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, cumin, pepper flakes, coriander, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Pulse several times until mixture is well blended and smooth.
  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour juice mixture over all, cover, and cook on High setting until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Shred cooked chicken with two forks, adding a little liquid from the slow cooker, if desired. If serving as a main dish, remove chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
  • Strain liquid into a 1-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until the liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir until there are no lumps. Add cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring continuously. Allow mixture to boil about 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat when the sauce is thickened. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Serve whole chicken breasts with sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 53.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 441.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CUBAN-INSPIRED SLOW COOKER CHICKEN



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A refreshing and (virtually) effortless slow cooker recipe for Cuban chicken that I threw together out of desperation to have a cooking-free evening.

Provided by Nicole Buchanan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, or more to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour orange juice
¾ cup dry white wine
2 cloves garlic, pressed, or more to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground thyme
1 cup water
⅔ cup medium-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 of the chopped onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top and cover with remaining onion. Add black beans and diced tomatoes.
  • Whisk together broth, orange juice, wine, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and thyme; pour into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is falling apart and no longer pink in the center, on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Shred chicken and return meat to the pot for 5 to 10 minutes to allow it to soak up the juices. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 2142.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CUBAN-STYLE SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FRICASSEE



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"This is a typical Cuban dish. It's easy to make and quite tasty. This goes best over white rice and some fried plantains."

Provided by Dommynchristian

Categories     South American

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
8 small whole peeled potatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 leaf fresh sage
salt and pepper
2 lbs chicken leg quarters

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and wine; season with cumin, sage leaf, and salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken legs in slow cooker, and pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover, and cook on Low heat until juices run clear, about 6 to 8 hours.

JENNY'S CUBAN-STYLE SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN FRICASSEE



Jenny's Cuban-Style Slow-Cooker Chicken Fricassee image

This is a typical Cuban dish. It's easy to make and quite tasty. This goes best over white rice and some fried plantains.

Provided by JECHLL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
8 small whole peeled potatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup dry white wine
½ tablespoon cumin
1 leaf fresh sage
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds chicken leg quarters

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes. Stir in tomato sauce and wine; season with cumin, sage leaf, and salt and pepper. Place chicken legs in slow cooker, and pour mixture over chicken. Cover, and cook on Low heat until juices run clear, about 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 264.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

CUBAN-INSPIRED SLOW COOKER CHICKEN



Cuban-Inspired Slow Cooker Chicken image

A refreshing and (virtually) effortless slow cooker recipe for Cuban chicken that I threw together out of desperation to have a cooking-free evening.

Provided by Nicole Buchanan

Categories     Caribbean Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, or more to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour orange juice
¾ cup dry white wine
2 cloves garlic, pressed, or more to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground thyme
1 cup water
⅔ cup medium-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 of the chopped onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top and cover with remaining onion. Add black beans and diced tomatoes.
  • Whisk together broth, orange juice, wine, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and thyme; pour into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is falling apart and no longer pink in the center, on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Shred chicken and return meat to the pot for 5 to 10 minutes to allow it to soak up the juices. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 2142.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CUBAN-STYLE SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN FRICASSEE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Cuban-Style Slow-Cooker Chicken Fricassee Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by kdajpin

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
8 small whole peeled potatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 leaf fresh sage
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds chicken leg quarters

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes. Stir in tomato sauce and wine; season with cumin, sage leaf, and salt and pepper. Place chicken legs in slow cooker, and pour mixture over chicken. Cover, and cook on Low heat until juices run clear, about 6 to 8 hours

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality slow cooker for best results.
  • Sear the chicken before slow cooking to add flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings to create a flavorful dish.
  • Add vegetables and other ingredients to the slow cooker along with the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

This Cuban-inspired slow cooker chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. Serve the chicken with rice, beans, or tortillas and enjoy a taste of Cuba in your own home.

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