Slow-Cooker Chicken & Rice Bowls

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A bowl of tender shredded chicken, hot cooked rice and slightly spicy black beans served with fresh toppings is a meal that will satisfy anytime. Make this slow-cooker chicken dish on the weekend and reheat throughout the week for easy at-work lunches or dinner at the end of a long day. For a variation, swap the brown rice for a grain medley.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup unsalted chicken stock
2 (8.8 ounce) packages precooked microwavable brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups fresh pico de gallo
¾ cup thinly sliced radishes (about 5 radishes)
2 ripe avocados, sliced
1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Sprinkle the chicken with the cumin, black pepper, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Place the chicken in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the stock; cover and cook on LOW until the chicken is tender, about 3 hours and 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken from the slow cooker to a cutting board, reserving the cooking liquid in the slow cooker. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding the bones. Toss the chicken with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid from the slow cooker and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Stir together the beans, oil, and cayenne in a small microwavable bowl; microwave on HIGH until thoroughly heated, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide the chicken, rice, beans, and pico among 8 shallow bowls; top evenly with the radishes and avocado. Garnish with the cilantro leaves, if desired.

Originally appeared: Everyday Slow Cooker

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470	Calories
17g	Fat
40g	Carbs
40g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup rice, 1/4 cup beans, 1/4 cup pico
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 11g	39%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 40g	80%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Sodium 615mg	27%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Slow-Cooker Chicken & Rice Bowls

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