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Crock-Pot® Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls

April 3, 2018 by nadia.payne

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Crock-Pot® Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Kid Approved, Main Dish
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb uncooked chicken - cubed
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 can enchilada sauce - 10oz
  • 1 can chopped green chilies - 4oz
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  • Chop the chicken and onion. If possible use a separate cutting board for each or wash the cutting board and knife between ingredients.
  • Add chicken, rice, enchilada sauce, green chilies, chicken broth, onion, and cumin to the slow cooker.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Note: If you do not have a Crock-Pot®/slow cooker, you can prepare this dish in your stove but you might need and extra ¼ cup of chicken broth. Cook in low-medium heat for about 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is fully cooked.

Notes

Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: 1 cup (179g), Amount per serving: Calories 180, Total Fat 2.5g (3% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 45mg (15% DV), Sodium 600g (26% DV), Total Carb. 20g (7% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 5g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 19g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. (4% DV)
Keyword English, Grains, Protien, Vegetables

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This work is supported by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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