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%)
Jessica says
A girlfriend made this and I loved it! She passed the link on to me, Andy while family has love this meal. The first time I cooked it, I put the salsa in with it, and it turned out great. I have always added a little more enchilada sauce. I double the recipe and leave the chicken whole, then shred it at the end!
I love that it’s gluten free and left overs are just as delicious! I like serving it with sour cream or Greek yogurt, and tortilla chips. I’ll even put out a little spread with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chips, shredded cheese, and jalapeños.
Even my picky eater loves it!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Jessica!
Sylvia says
The brown rice didnt cook all the way for me even leaving it at low for 6 hrs. The chicken was done. Any tips?
Karen says
When I saw brown rice, I was worried. After I read the comments, I tweaked it a little bit:
1. I used 1lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Because I like dark meat. I did not chop it.
2. I used 1/2 cup brown rice.
3. I used 1 cup chicken broth.
4. Cooked on low for 5 hours.
It turned out wonderful and the rice was cooked. Family loved it. Thanks for sharing.
Julie Evink says
Great ways to adapt the recipe Karen!
Carol says
I’m so surprised that so many had trouble with uncooked rice. When it was all done, mine was mushy rice. I liked the flavor so I think I would rather make this as a sauce and serve it over rice. Like you said, it depends on the temperature of your crock pot.
Emily Shore says
Very upset as I just wasted a bunch of chicken and rice on this recipe and I dont have the budget for that, we are a very low income family and get by on paycheck to paycheck. I followed the instructions to a tee and I think your ratio of liquid to rice is completely off because it’s been over four hours, and my rice is uncooked but my chicken is just fine. The dish is a complete waste!
Kimberly says
I am looking for the calorie info on the crockpot fiesta chicken and rice bowl
Jennifer says
I hate to say, but this was not a hit for us. Very little flavor, dry chicken, and mushy rice. I know others got uncooked rice, but mine was mush. I was very disappointed.
Abbie says
This recipe was so AMAZING!! Loaded with flavor and soooo good!! Def recommend adding an extra 1/2 cup of water, and leaving chicken whole then shredding at end! Cooked on low for 6.5 hours and was perfection!! yummmmy!!!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Abbie! Great tips!
Abbie says
Do you use long grain brown rice?
Julie Evink says
Yes!
Becca says
Hi
Do the green chilies make this spicy? I want to make this but have littles that will be eating as well.
Julie Evink says
They add a little spice but I don’t think they are that spicy and I’m a wuss 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
I could eat this for dinner ever week and never get sick of it! So delicious!
dean says
This recipe required MUCH more liquid then what is listed. I cooked this for 10+ hours and the rice STILL isn’t even cooked. This is even after adding 6+ cups of water. Totally wasted a package of chicken….
Julie Evink says
I’m sorry you experienced problems with this recipe Dean. I’ve personally tested it multiple times and have never had an issue with this recipe.
Shannon says
If I use minute rice, when should I put it in?
Julie Evink says
My guess would be to put it in about a half hour before the end of cooking time.
Virginia says
Can you please tell me what a serving size is of this? I made it today & it smells amazing! Thanks!
Ashley says
I’ve had this pinned to Pintrest for a while now waiting for the cooler weather to break out my Crock Pot so I made this tonight and it was so good! My picky husband who doesn’t like foods too spicy even loved it. Addressing the rice: I used a 1/2 cup chicken broth and a 1/2 cup water. Worked beautifully.
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Ashley! Thanks for the feedback on the rice/broth issues 🙂