Chicken, red beans & rice (slow cooker)

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  • Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
1 lb chicken, partially thawed & cut into strips2 cans (10.75 oz each) diced tomatoes w/ green chilis2 cups dried red beans (or 1 can red beans)1 cup dry white rice1/2 yellow onion3 cloves garlic2.5 cups water w/ 1 teaspoon chicken flavoring (bouillon)1 tablespoon dried cilantro1 teaspoon lime juice1/4 tsp pepper1/4 tsp salt
Directions
1. If using dried beans, soak and rinse according to package directions.
2. Cut up chicken into strips.
3. Puree/Blend diced tomatoes in blender/food processor.
4. Dice onion & garlic in food processor.
5. Place chicken, tomatoes, garlic & onion into slow cooker.
6. Add rice & beans.
7. Add water w/ chicken bouillon.
8. Add cilantro & lime juice, salt & pepper.
9. Mix together & cook on low for 7-8 hours.

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FANGFACEKITTY.

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 202.1
  • Total Fat: 1.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 42.2 mg
  • Sodium: 838.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 21.5 g

Member Reviews
  • CD8977674
    Really yummy, the only thing I struggled with was how it looked...not appetizing in the least which made it hard for my family to want to eat but once they tried it they loved it. - 1/4/12