Crock Pot Chicken Rice Beans

Transform weeknight dinners with this flavorful and hearty Crock Pot Chicken Rice Beans – the ultimate one-pot meal that brings comfort and convenience to your table. This easy slow cooker recipe combines tender, shredded chicken breasts with fluffy long-grain rice, protein-packed black beans, and a medley of vibrant ingredients like diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, and fragrant spices such as smoked paprika and ground cumin. Simmered to perfection in savory chicken broth, this dish is both filling and nutritious, making it ideal for busy meal preppers or families looking for a stress-free dinner idea. Customize it with toppings like melted cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro for an extra layer of flavor. With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking process, this crock pot recipe is the perfect blend of simplicity and deliciousness!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (boneless, skinless) Chicken breasts
• 1 cup (uncooked) Long-grain white rice
• 1 can (15 ounces, drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 can (14.5 ounces, with juices) Diced tomatoes
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 medium (chopped) Green bell pepper
• 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup (optional, for topping) Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables by chopping the green bell pepper, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic. Set aside.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the white rice, black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), green bell pepper, and onion to the crock pot.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth evenly over the mixture in the crock pot.

Step 5

Sprinkle the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the top.

Step 6

Stir the ingredients gently to combine, ensuring the rice is submerged in the liquid.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 6-8 hours.

Step 8

After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot or remove it, shred it, and return it to the mixture.

Step 9

Stir everything together to ensure the flavors are well combined and the rice is fully cooked.

Step 10

Serve warm, optionally topping with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2258.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1846.4

Total Fat 54.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 407.1mg	0%
Sodium 6395.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 176.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1297.9mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 1836.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.6%

Protein: 38.1%

Carbs: 35.3%