Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 322.2

Total Fat: 5.5 g
Cholesterol: 56.2 mg
Sodium: 674.7 mg
Total Carbs: 37.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 11.3 g
Protein: 31.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken calories by ingredient

Introduction

Roasted peppers and almonds pair with fresh parsley in this tangy Spanish-inspired sauce. Roasted peppers and almonds pair with fresh parsley in this tangy Spanish-inspired sauce.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 360

Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

Pepper Sauce

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 roasted red peppers*

1 small onion, peeled and quartered

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 tablespoon sherry or white wine vinegar

1 cup parsley leaves

1 pound boneless chicken breasts, skin and fat removed, diced into 1/2-inch cubes

1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 (14.5-ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup frozen peas

* Use jarred peppers packed in water or roast them yourself. Watch this video to learn how.

Tips

Double the sauce and use as a pasta sauce or puree to use as a sandwich spread.

This dish incorporates three main ingredients from Spanish cuisine: roasted peppers, almonds, and paprika.

If you want dinner on the table sooner, remove the lid after five hours and allow the liquid to evaporate.

Directions

Toast the almonds in a skillet set over low heat, shaking the pan the entire time to keep the nuts from burning. When you start to smell the almonds, which means they are starting to toast, add the paprika and cook for 30 seconds more.

Immediately transfer the almonds and paprika to a small food processor, along with the remaining ingredients for the sauce, and pulse until everything is roughly chopped. Pour the sauce into the slow cooker, then add the chicken and tomatoes. Stir to combine and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
About 15 minutes before serving, add the beans, then add the peas five minutes before serving.

Serve with brown rice or pasta (calories not included).

Serving Size: Makes 5 one-cup servings.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

FLOWERDALEJEWEL

60 of 61 people found this review helpful

When bell peppers are cheap, buy a big bag and roast them, skin them and freeze them in small bags. They are there whenever you need them all through the year. - 3/3/12
MARGARETH729

16 of 40 people found this review helpful

Don't rate a recipe you haven't tried. - 3/3/12
VXWALL1942

16 of 16 people found this review helpful

OH MY GOODNESS! Chef Meg wins again. What an awesome way to cook chicken. I added some boned/skinned thighs too since some of my family doesn't care for white meat. This will be repeated in our kitchen many times. I served with a cucumber salad and a flour tortilla. GREAT!!! - 2/7/12
WINDJAMMER2

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Loved this. Doubled the recipe & fit fine in the crock pot. IT was done in under 5 hours but left it on for 5. Serve it with brown rice. - 3/8/12
HOWMANYCATS

Incredible!

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Very, very good! I am almost always disappointed in crockpot recipes but this one is a winner! - 8/7/12
CHARLEDIA

O.K.

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I made this for dinner. It was okay. Not sure if I would make it again. I think I didn't like the flavor of all that parsley. It is something different to do with chicken breast though. So it's an okay recipe to use the shake things up a bit. - 3/8/12

Reply from CHEF_MEG (3/4/13)
Feel free to omit or reduce the amount of parsley OR you could substitute celery leaves or finish with chopped fresh chives. Chef Meg
DARK_CINDERELLA

Very Good

7 of 11 people found this review helpful

The best word to describe this meal is "different." It's good, but the flavors are just that: different. - 3/8/12
ZENALIA

Incredible!

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

As an spaniard I can tell you that it´s so good!! I have prepared dishes similar and this one so many times and I always enjoy them. - 10/27/12
TWEETYSATHOME

5 of 8 people found this review helpful

believe it or not, our local dollar store sells fire roasted peppers in the jar as well as so many other normally pricey items!! We hit that store every payday on our way home from the grocery store!! - 7/10/12
JENNYBAKER247

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Delicious! - 1/23/12
CATHY629

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very tasty,but next time i think i will leave out thr almonds. - 2/23/13
CD13435947

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

five stars love this, making a triple batch this week, everyone like it, only doubleing the paprika this time too! - 1/12/13
JOJOLUVSBILL

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

First thing I've cooked off of SP and husband and I loved it!! - 1/6/13
CD11217813

4 of 8 people found this review helpful

My mom made a spanish chicken in the crock pot using beer, green olives, and tomato paste. To lower the calories I use less green olives and some capers. I also use less beer. This looks like an interesting option. I think I'll try it. Another interesting option. - 5/1/12
1GROVES2

3 of 19 people found this review helpful

This sounds pretty good, and I was looking for something different to do with chicken. I don`t like the beans, can they be switched to some other kind, like black beans or pinto? - 3/22/12
BAILEYS7OF9

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was awesome... I read the notes and I'll add capers too but leave out the peas. My friend from Spain never used peas and I try to avoid them w/ their high sugar content, plenty of other veggies to use instead, but that's me! - 9/6/12
IILAAD65

Bad

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This did not have enough flavor for me. I might add red pepper flakes or something spicier if I make it again. - 4/29/12
PRAIRIECROCUS

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Wonderful, delicious Recipe !
Thank-you ! - 2/26/12
REDROBIN47

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was very good but I wish the sodium was a little lower. I will try some modifications and make again. - 10/16/18
1SUZIQ11

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Hope it tastes better than it looks. :) - 6/9/18
LDYBRIELLE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Love the flavors because they are different than the same old same old! Made exactly as recipe said. - 4/21/13
JACKIESD48

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We loved this recipe! Made for a wonderful meal that tasted even better the 2nd night for leftovers. I used a jar of roasted red peppers and it was perfect! - 4/9/13
JOANOFSPARK

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

fantastic......loved it. - 4/3/13
HWNHMMBRD

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Flavor was different, but good. I will make it again, maybe with a tad bit more paprika. - 3/8/13
LUCKYSEA13

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've used black beans & corn instead. I don't have allot of time to cook so I used almond butter heat, just added the paprika to. Great recipe, will make often. - 3/4/13
CD12718334

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So good! - 7/16/12
SUGARSMOM2

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

i find this reminds me of my moms parkira chicken .without sour cream . liked the addition of peas and beans . - 7/6/12
CORVETTECOWBOY

Thanks for sharing - 7/24/21
GOFORGIN

Very Good

Ok - 6/12/21
PIZZA5152

Truly a winner - 4/26/21
CD17744865

Haven't tried it yet - 12/4/20
REGILIEH

Incredible!

Fantastic! - 12/1/20
SHERYE

What a wonderful recipe for my crock pot - love the delicious flavors - 10/26/20
CECTARR

O.K.

Just OK - 10/13/20
ALEPEQUIJADA

Great! - 9/24/20
EVIE4NOW

O.K.

won't make the rotation. - 6/13/20
JULIJULINN

6-8 hours for chicken is too long. More lik 3-4 is enough time. - 5/30/20
PLCHAPPELL

Great dish - 5/30/20
ETHELMERZ

O.K.

Ok, but not terrific... - 12/1/19
CHERYLHURT

I love using my slow cooker! - 11/3/19
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

YUM ! - 10/31/19
HOLLYM48

Incredible!

I love this slow cooker Spanish chicken recipe! Absolutely delicious - 10/26/19
SUSANBEAMON

This was warm. The next time I make it, I think I will change the beans. - 10/7/19
JVANAM

Incredible!

I prefer cubes Mako Shark or Tuna over chicken - 8/26/19
NEPTUNE1939

tasty - 8/1/19
ANHELIC

Sounds like a great recipe with lots of tasty ingredients/ :Looking forward to making this. - 7/7/19
ROBBIEY

I find this one interesting enough to attempt - 7/6/19
PICKIE98

A meal in a pepper! - 1/31/19
4CONNIESHEALTH

Good

I used brown rice. - 1/18/19
SRIVERS1

Incredible!

This was really good. Family really enjoyed it. - 11/18/18
ARTJAC

NICE - 10/15/18
CJS1MOMMY

O.K.

Was good - 10/15/18
AZMOMXTWO

thank you - 10/15/18
THINCPL2004

Very Good

Great recipe! love the toasted almonds - 10/15/18
RYCGIRL

very good - 10/15/18
1CRAZYDOG

Delicious recipe. I used canellini beans. The family loved it. - 10/15/18
JANIEWWJD

This was very good!!! - 10/6/18
BABY_GIRL69

Good

It was good - 9/15/18
DEE107

looks good - 9/15/18
NELLJONES

I used white rice, great! - 9/13/18
ROSSYFLOSSY

Very Good

Easy and delicious. - 9/4/18
CD4114015

Great - 8/19/18
MBPP50

Good - 7/27/18
SISTERPRETTY

interesting and yummy.... - 6/14/18
CD1987279

Great combo - 6/13/18
NANAW12001

This was delicious. I omitted the almonds as my husband cannot have nuts. I might make some for me as I like nuts. - 6/11/18
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Very good and hardy meal. - 6/8/18
GEORGE815

Great recipe - 6/8/18
KACEYSW

Very Good

I really enjoyed this version of crock pot cooking. I used the No salt version of Rotel and lower the sodium and replaced the beans and peas with riced cauliflower (can't have legumes). It was very flavorful! I will do this again! - 6/5/18
LOSER05

Incredible!

yum. - 5/30/18
CD6913562

Delicious and worth a try you will enjoy. - 5/30/18
BIKE4HEALTH

Good stuff - 12/17/17
BARCELONAME

nice recipe - 12/6/17
SUNSHINE99999

try this - 11/15/17
RO2BENT

Yum - 11/15/17
NASFKAB

great idea - 11/11/17
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Good

can only fix for me. too hot for hubby and dog. - 10/27/17
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Good recipe - 10/26/17
BILLTHOMSON

Incredible!

Very delicious. I did add a little more hot spice to it - 10/26/17
BONDMANUS2002

Looks interesting. - 9/15/17
RAZZOOZLE

Good

good - 9/9/17
JIACOLO

I am going to make this! - 9/9/17
1RETSGM

Good - 9/1/17
1HAPPYSPIRIT

Incredible!

Easy to prepare and delicious! - 8/6/17
ELRIDDICK

Thanks for sharing - 7/18/17
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

This was a flavorful recipe and I liked it very much. Great way to get more peppers in my diet. - 7/16/17
CD3409143

ok except for the garlic - 7/7/17
USMAWIFE

O.K.

ok - 6/29/17
CTYONIT

Looks good--DH is going to have to deal with it and pick out the beans.LOL - 6/20/17
CHERIRIDDELL

add parley,cilantro & coriander - 6/14/17
PDLSTMPR1

Very Good

I added some thyme! yum - 5/29/17
KNOCKOUTNATE

Incredible!

I was extremely happy with this recipe.
I normally do not like any sort of vinegar or strong parsley flavor, and the scent of the sauce before cooking worried me. Cooking mellows the flavor wonderfully, and it ended up being a perfect balance.
I used 1.5 lbs chicken, and that ratio worked well. - 4/25/16
RROTOO

Very Good

I found it very good. Beter the next day. Roasted the peppers and added hot peppers. - 11/4/13
MAGGILOTU

Incredible!

I am going to try this next weekend. Looks too good to miss. - 7/20/13
GARIANNA1

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

i MIGHT TRY THIS AND LEAVE OUT SOME OF THAT PARLEY...THATS A HUGE AMT....

lOVE THE NOTES PEOPLE ADD SO THAT ONE CAN DECIDE OTHER OPTIONS...WAY TO GO SPARKPEOPLE - 3/3/13
KRICKET231

Very Good

Very good. - 1/22/13
CD13377173

0 of 4 people found this review helpful

wow that looks absolutely delicious!! I will need to try it very soon! thanks for adding water to my mouth haha! :) - 12/4/12
CD12194188

0 of 4 people found this review helpful

great - 9/14/12
CRGRADY

0 of 6 people found this review helpful

sounds really good - will try it tonight! - 8/3/12
CD12740038

0 of 5 people found this review helpful

After reading all these posts, I am not sure I want to try this. - 7/15/12