Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Rice

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
53%
Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Rice
405 min.
4
1512kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine with a dish that’s both hearty and full of flavor? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Rice! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines the convenience of a slow cooker with the bold, smoky flavors of chipotle chilies, making it a delightful main course that everyone will love.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the tantalizing aroma of tender, skinless chicken simmering with vibrant stir-fry bell peppers, sweet corn, and zesty stewed tomatoes. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also caters to various dietary needs, being both gluten-free and dairy-free. With a health score of 53, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that packs a punch of protein while keeping the calories in check.

Whether you’re serving it for lunch or dinner, this meal is designed to please. The combination of juicy chicken and fluffy rice creates a comforting bowl that’s perfect for sharing with family or friends. Plus, with just a few simple steps, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to do all the work while you enjoy your day. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this delicious, easy-to-make dish that’s sure to become a staple in your home!

Ingredients

  • lb bell pepper frozen thawed
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes undrained canned
  • 10.5 lb chicken skinless
  • 1.8 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • tablespoons chipotles in adobo chopped (from 7-oz can)
  • cup corn frozen thawed
  • teaspoon garlic salt 
  • cup rice instant uncooked

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. Cook chicken in skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
  3. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  4. Mix chicken, stir-fry vegetables, corn, tomatoes, broth and chilies in cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  6. Remove chicken from cooker. Stir rice into mixture in cooker; return chicken to cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1512kcal
Protein30.59%
Fat52.65%
Carbs16.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.8
Glycemic Load
25.79
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
51.757825975833%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1511.56kcal
75.58%
Fat:87.54g
134.68%
Saturated Fat:24.89g
155.54%
Carbohydrates:62.7g
20.9%
Net Carbohydrates:55.86g
20.31%
Sugar:10.28g
11.42%
Cholesterol:430.7mg
143.57%
Sodium:1507.51mg
65.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:114.42g
228.84%
Vitamin B3:42.89mg
214.47%
Vitamin C:166.72mg
202.08%
Vitamin B6:2.63mg
131.71%
Selenium:90.76µg
129.65%
Phosphorus:995.7mg
99.57%
Vitamin A:4575.66IU
91.51%
Vitamin B5:6.45mg
64.45%
Zinc:8.91mg
59.43%
Vitamin B2:0.96mg
56.19%
Manganese:1.04mg
52.04%
Potassium:1813.65mg
51.82%
Iron:7.87mg
43.75%
Magnesium:174.27mg
43.57%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.51%
Vitamin E:4.88mg
32.55%
Copper:0.62mg
31.02%
Folate:120.01µg
30%
Vitamin B12:1.79µg
29.87%
Fiber:6.84g
27.36%
Vitamin K:19.62µg
18.69%
Calcium:124.82mg
12.48%
Vitamin D:1.14µg
7.62%