How to Make Slow Cooker Latin Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Latin Chicken is a delicious and comforting dish that brings the flavors of Latin cuisine to your kitchen. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a wholesome and flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a mouthwatering chicken dish that the whole family will love.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it can be prepared in a slow cooker, allowing the flavors to ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 pounds skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup hot salsa
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • lime wedges, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 cups

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over chicken thighs. Cook chicken in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Arrange chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Place black beans, sweet potatoes, and red bell pepper on top of chicken. Mix together salsa, chicken broth, 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic, cumin, and allspice in a bowl; pour into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 4 hours. Garnish with lime wedges to serve.
  • Nutrition

    591 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 980mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 138mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1296mg