Best 10 Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken And Rice Recipes
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our ultimate guide to creating a delectable slow cooker Mexican chicken and rice dish. This savory and satisfying meal combines the richness of Mexican spices with the convenience of a slow cooker, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend gatherings. Get ready to delight your taste buds with a dish that effortlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Mexico with the ease of slow-cooking.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Easy, simple, and tastes great!
Provided by mommyyoder
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the chicken stock into a slow cooker, and stir in the rice, onion, salsa, green chilies, and half the taco seasoning. Rub the remaining taco seasoning over the chicken breasts, and place into the cooker. Place the lid on the cooker, and set to high setting.
- Cook until the rice is thickened and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 3 hours. About 20 minutes before serving time, turn the cooker to warm setting. Remove the chicken breasts, and slice them. Stir the chicken and the black beans into the slow cooker. Return lid to cooker, allow the beans to heat, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2005.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
CROCKPOT MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
This healthy and satisfying Crockpot Mexican Chicken & Rice recipe is the perfect make-ahead dish for busy weeknights. Set it in the early afternoon and then enjoy a flavorful one-pot meal.
Provided by Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Categories Main dish
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In the base of a 5-quart or larger Crockpot, combine the rice, chicken, onion, chicken broth, salsa, green chiles, and black beans. Stir gently to combine.
- Place the lid on the pot and set the temperature to high. Cook for 4 hours on high or until the rice is tender.
- Remove the lid and stir in the lime juice. Use a ladle to pour the dish into individual bowls. Top each serving with a couple of avocado slices.
- Store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Sugar 4.3 g, Sodium 734.4 mg, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 30.7 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg
SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE
Recipe developer Kristen Carli has come up with a wonderful slow cooker Mexican chicken and rice recipe that requires little time and effort.
Provided by Kristen Carli,Mashed Staff
Categories dinner, main course
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large slow cooker, add rice, chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir well.
- Add taco seasoning, black beans and corn. Stir well to combine.
- Top with chicken breasts.
- Cover with lid and cook on high for 3 hours.
- Remove lid. Using two forks, shred the chicken. Give the entire dish a good stir.
- Serve with salsa and shredded cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 93 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 113 mg cholesterol, Fat 7 g fat, Fiber 10 g fiber, Protein 48 g protein, SaturatedFat 1 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 766 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN & RICE
This easy weeknight meal is sure to please picky eaters and hungry adults alike!
Provided by lpurcell6
Categories Main Course
Time 5h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place your chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and cover in your spices.
- Pour in your chicken broth and tomatoes. Stir to combine broth and tomatoes.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
- After 4 hours, remove chicken to a plate. Turn slow cooker to high, add black beans and rice.
- Allow to cook on high for 30-40 minutes. Until rice is tender.
- Shred chicken while rice cooks. Once rice is finished add chicken back to the slow cooker. Stir and top with cheese.
- Allow to cook for another 10 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
CROCK POT MEXICAN CHICKEN AND SPANISH RICE
My husband was out of town and I wanted mexican food. So I decided to experiment. I have made this several times since and it has been a big hit with everyone. I have sherred or sliced the chicken and mixed with the rice. The chicken is also good as chicken tacos. I just recently used the chicken to make enchiladas and served the rice on the side. I have plans to try this same recipe with beef.
Provided by Twolittledudesmommy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 5h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken in to crock pot. Mix water, taco seasoning, and salsa (I use half the jar) together. Pour onto chicken. Set crock pot to low and let it cook for 3 to 4 hours.
- After chicken is done remove and put rice in leftover liquid. While rice is cooking shredded or slice chicken.
- Once rice is done (about 10 to 20, depending on how cooked you like your rice) mix chicken in or serve as taco or make enchiladas with the chicken.
CROCK-POT CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
A delicious combination of cheese, chicken, salsa and rice. I created this recipe when I needed to make dinner in the crockpot because my husband was redoing the floors in the kitchen and I had no stove to use. Thanks to him a new chicken recipe was born. I use my homemade canned salsa but any salsa will do. Also, we mostly eat chicken breast, but you can use any type of chicken. The cooking time will need adjusted longer for dark meat or chicken on the bone. There are several variations for this recipe such as adding beans, corn, mushrooms, etc. The possibilities are endless.
Provided by CrissyJ76
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h20m
Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- 2. Mix together the salsa, queso dip, chicken stock, taco seasoning, garlic powder and uncooked rice.
- 3. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- 4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours Adjust cooking time depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
- 5. Garnish with sour cream if desired.
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet. Sometimes, I make it ahead in the morning and refrigerate. It's so quick to just sprinkle on the cheese and reheat it for dinner.-Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil., Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SLOW COOKER MEXICAN RICE RECIPE
This slow cooker Mexican rice is so easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Provided by Contributor
Categories Side Dish
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place rice, broth, diced tomatoes, beans, taco sauce, oregano, onions, garlic and salt and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in cilantro and green onions just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 505 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Give rice a new twist with Mexican flavors everyone will love.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season chicken drumsticks with 1/2 packet of taco seasoning mix.
- Sear chicken drumsticks on a medium high heat skillet with just a touch of oil. Once chicken is brown all around, set chicken aside.
- On a food processor or blender, blend tomato, onion, and garlic. Add this into a large skillet, over medium high heat and let it cook for a minute or two.
- Keep adding the rest of the ingredients to the pan: rice, chiles, corn, peas, and the remainder taco seasoning mix. Stir well and cook for a minute or two. Adjust salt level to taste.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Place chicken on top of the rice.
- Cover well, and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a good squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
This is a super-tasty, Mexican-style dinner that everyone loves. I've served it at informal get-togethers, passing the toppings around for a fun presentation. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
Tips:
- Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for ripe tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and juicy chicken breasts.
- Brown the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from drying out.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
- Use a variety of spices to add flavor to your dish. Chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano are all good choices.
- Add some acidity to your dish with lime juice or tomatoes. This will help to balance out the flavors and make the dish more refreshing.
- Serve your dish with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker Mexican chicken and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. The dish is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Try adding different spices, vegetables, or toppings to create a dish that is uniquely yours.
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