Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls
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Posted: 01/07/17
Updated: 01/16/21
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Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls loaded with chicken, brown rice and pico de gallo for a healthy dish you can throw in your slow cooker for an easy and delicious meal!
Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls are loaded with chicken, brown rice and pico de gallo for a healthy dish you can throw in your slow cooker for an easy and delicious meal that will be ready to serve when you get home from work!
Mexican food is one of my favorites. Not only is it packed with flavor, but it is so easy to make healthy with all of the veggies typically incorporated into any Mexican dish. It’s that time of year again, where we are all starting to think about getting our act together, heading back to the gym and watching what we eat. We all know it isn’t easy though. Frankly, when I get home from the gym after work, I just want to kick up my feet and relax. Slaving over the stove does not always sound appealing. That is why this is the best time of year to dust off your Crock Pot and put that bad boy to good use!
Recipe Originally Posted – 1/4/15
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Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls
Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls loaded with chicken, brown rice and pico de gallo for a healthy dish you can throw in your slow cooker for an easy and delicious meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. uncooked chicken cubed
- 1 c. uncooked brown rice
- 1 can 10 oz. enchilada sauce
- 1 can 4 oz. chopped green chilies
- 1/2 c. chicken broth
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 avocado
- 1 c. pico de gallo
- 1/2 c. queso fresco crumbled
- OPTIONAL - 1 c. non-fat plain Greek yogurt 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
Calories: 701kcal (35%), Carbohydrates: 67g (22%), Protein: 34g (68%), Fat: 33g (51%), Saturated Fat: 10g (63%), Cholesterol: 105mg (35%), Sodium: 1432mg (62%), Potassium: 831mg (24%), Fiber: 7g (29%), Sugar: 12g (13%), Vitamin A: 1415IU (28%), Vitamin C: 55.4mg (67%), Calcium: 227mg (23%), Iron: 4.1mg (23%)
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Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls
Light Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowls loaded with chicken, brown rice and pico de gallo for a healthy dish you can throw in your slow cooker for an easy and delicious meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. uncooked chicken cubed
- 1 c. uncooked brown rice
- 1 can 10 oz. enchilada sauce
- 1 can 4 oz. chopped green chilies
- 1/2 c. chicken broth
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 avocado
- 1 c. pico de gallo
- 1/2 c. queso fresco crumbled
- OPTIONAL - 1 c. non-fat plain Greek yogurt 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
Calories: 701kcal (35%), Carbohydrates: 67g (22%), Protein: 34g (68%), Fat: 33g (51%), Saturated Fat: 10g (63%), Cholesterol: 105mg (35%), Sodium: 1432mg (62%), Potassium: 831mg (24%), Fiber: 7g (29%), Sugar: 12g (13%), Vitamin A: 1415IU (28%), Vitamin C: 55.4mg (67%), Calcium: 227mg (23%), Iron: 4.1mg (23%)
Lisa says
Have you ever adapted this for the InstaPot? I don’t usually plan ahead enough to use the crockpot. Thanks!
Julie Evink says
No I’m sorry I haven’t.
Katie says
I used an Instant Pot. “Sauté” setting to cook onion and chicken. Then add all the ingredients and stir. (I increased the broth by 1/2 a cup and the rice by 1/2 a cup. I used jasmine rice.). Change setting to “Rice” (25 minutes), place the lid on, and make sure vent is closed so the pot can build pressure. As the pot slowly vented I prepared the cheese, avocado, pico, etc. Turned out great!
Warenz says
Cooked for 5 hours and rice wasn’t done. Checked in another 45 minutes and it was mush. Also had very little flavor. Had great expectations but instead was disappointed and hungry. It went in the trash.
Teresa says
Hi, Is the nutrition list for one bowl or the whole recipe. I made this and loved it. I am doing Weight Watchers and need the nutrition for 1 serving.
Thank you
Teresa
Julie Evink says
It’s for a 1/4 of the recipe.
Debbie says
This is my 29 year old daughters favorite dish. When I asked her what she wanted for her birthday dinner this year, she requested this recipe. I have made it several times and now all the girls at work are trying it as well. Easy to make and tastes amazing.
Julie Evink says
That’s wonderful to hear! So glad you enjoy it!
patty says
i have made this in the past and loved it! i’m actually cutting meat out of my diet and was thinking of putting black beans instead of chicken. Should i add it in with the rest of the ingredients? any recommendations? Thanks!
Julie Evink says
I would add it with the rest of the ingredients, but I have never tested it like that. Let me know how it goes!