Cuban-Inspired Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 3hrs5 mins

Total: 3hrs15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Cuban-Inspired Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

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

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Whisk together broth orange juice wine garlic cumin oregano salt pepper and thyme; pour into the slow cooker.

Step 3

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).

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Cuban-Inspired Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 421.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.8g 56%

Carbohydrates: 60.3g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 10g 40%

Sugars: 10.6g

Fat: 3.2g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 4%

Cholesterol: 46.9mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 1083.8IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.6mg 97%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 45.5mg 76%

Folate: 169.6mcg 42%

Calcium: 141.5mg 14%

Iron: 8.4mg 46%

Magnesium: 87.3mg 31%

Potassium: 849.7mg 24%

Sodium: 2142.3mg 86%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 45%

Calories From Fat: 28.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.