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How to Make Cuban-Inspired Slow Cooker Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you craving a taste of the exotic and vibrant flavors of Cuba? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Cuban-inspired slow cooker chicken! This dish is a perfect combination of tender, juicy chicken, savory spices, and a hint of sweetness from tropical ingredients. Whether you're an adventurous cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire or simply a lover of bold, flavorful dishes, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, or more to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour orange juice
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅔ cup medium-grain white rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place 1/2 of the chopped onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top and cover with remaining onion. Add black beans and diced tomatoes.
  • Whisk together broth, orange juice, wine, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and thyme; pour into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is falling apart and no longer pink in the center, on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Shred chicken and return meat to the pot for 5 to 10 minutes to allow it to soak up the juices. Serve over cooked rice.

    • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 2142mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 850mg

    Categories

    Cuban recipes
    Slow cooker recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Main recipes
    Dinner recipes