Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
701 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls
Description
The Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls combine chicken, brown rice, enchilada sauce, green chilies, chicken broth, onion, cumin, and salt cooked together in a slow cooker. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to become tender and the rice to soak up the saucy blend of flavors, resulting in a hearty and cohesive base. The modest seasoning keeps the flavor approachable and balanced.
Once cooked, the dish is served in bowls topped with fresh pico de gallo, creamy queso fresco, slices of ripe avocado, and optionally plain Greek yogurt for a mild tang and creaminess. These toppings add texture and freshness, contrasting nicely with the warm, savory rice and chicken mixture.
This recipe suits a convenient, comforting dinner, especially as the crock pot does most of the cooking unattended. The assembled bowls provide a wholesome, filling meal combining protein, grains, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken cubed, uncooked
- 1 c. brown rice uncooked
- 1 can 10 oz. enchilada sauce
- 1 can 4 oz. chopped green chilies
- 1/2 c. chicken broth
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 avocado
- 1 c. Pico de Gallo
- 1/2 c. queso fresco crumbled
- plain Greek yogurt optional, or light sour cream
Instructions
- Spray your Crock Pot with non-stick spray and add the chicken, rice, enchilada sauce, green chilies, chicken broth, onion, cumin and salt. Stir to combine and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Serve topped with pico de gallo, queso fresco and Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 701 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 701kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1432mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1415IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 55.4mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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