Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Pintos with Spanish Rice

Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Pintos with Spanish Rice
615 min.
4
612kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and easy to prepare? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Pintos with Spanish Rice! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with hearty pinto beans and a kick of chipotle heat, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. The best part? It’s completely dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the tantalizing aroma of spices and savory goodness wafting through your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. The addition of fresh tomatoes and cilantro adds a refreshing touch, while the Spanish rice provides a comforting base that complements the bold flavors of the chicken and beans.

This dish not only delivers on taste but also offers a balanced caloric breakdown, ensuring you’re fueling your body with the nutrients it needs. Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Pintos with Spanish Rice is sure to impress. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a delicious, hassle-free meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 31 ounces pinto beans rinsed drained canned
  • oz chilis green chopped canned
  •  chipotle sauce seeded chopped (from 6-ounce can)
  • 0.9 ounce campbell's chicken gravy 
  • 6.8 ounces old el rice spanish
  • cups water 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.8 cup tomatoes seeded chopped
  • serving cilantro leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place chicken, pinto beans, green chiles, chipotle chiles and gravy mix
  2. (dry) in order listed in 3- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, make Spanish rice mix as directed on
  5. package, using water and oil.
  6. Meanwhile, gently stir tomato into chicken mixture.
  7. To serve, spoon about 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture over 1/2 cup rice.
  8. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories612kcal
Protein28.24%
Fat22.64%
Carbs49.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.75
Glycemic Load
10.75
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.720000018244%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.19mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:612.36kcal
30.62%
Fat:15.43g
23.74%
Saturated Fat:3.04g
19.02%
Carbohydrates:75.33g
25.11%
Net Carbohydrates:61.91g
22.51%
Sugar:6.38g
7.08%
Cholesterol:135.15mg
45.05%
Sodium:1385.68mg
60.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.32g
86.63%
Selenium:48.07µg
68.68%
Vitamin B3:12.31mg
61.55%
Manganese:1.13mg
56.7%
Phosphorus:547.4mg
54.74%
Fiber:13.42g
53.67%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.46%
Vitamin B1:0.65mg
43.41%
Folate:155.99µg
39%
Potassium:1266.59mg
36.19%
Iron:6.46mg
35.87%
Magnesium:128.33mg
32.08%
Copper:0.56mg
28.12%
Zinc:3.97mg
26.44%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.81%
Vitamin B5:2.35mg
23.5%
Vitamin E:3.08mg
20.54%
Vitamin C:15.07mg
18.26%
Vitamin K:16.52µg
15.74%
Vitamin B12:0.91µg
15.12%
Calcium:146.63mg
14.66%
Vitamin A:551.08IU
11.02%