Description
Spicy Chicken Rice Delight brings Mexican-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with bold, zesty seasonings. Juicy chicken nestled over fluffy rice creates a hearty meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds in one perfect, spice-packed experience.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken fillets
Vegetables:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 jalapenos, stem and seeds removed, diced
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 1 teaspoon slap ya mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 15.7 ounces (444.5 grams) Herdez guacamole salsa
- 0.5 cup (118 milliliters) white rice
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat the interior of a 6 or 8-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Create a flavorful base by distributing finely chopped onions and diced jalapeno peppers evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Carefully arrange raw chicken fillets directly on top of the onion and jalapeno layer, ensuring they are spread out for uniform cooking.
- Generously season the chicken with a blend of spices, making sure to cover each piece completely for maximum flavor infusion.
- Drizzle the entire contents with zesty guacamole salsa, allowing the sauce to cascade over the chicken and vegetables.
- Secure the lid and set the slow cooker to high temperature for 4-5 hours or low temperature for 7-8 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and fully cooked.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, gently introduce uncooked rice into the slow cooker, stirring carefully to incorporate it with the existing ingredients.
- Monitor the rice’s texture around the 25-minute mark, ensuring it reaches the perfect consistency – fluffy and fully absorbed with the rich, spicy cooking liquid.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by selecting fresh, high-quality chicken fillets for the most tender and juicy results.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing jalapeno quantity to match personal heat tolerance.
- Ensure even cooking by spreading onions and jalapenos uniformly across the crock pot bottom before placing chicken.
- Opt for long-grain rice to prevent mushiness and maintain ideal texture during slow cooking.
- Use instant-read thermometer to confirm chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating gently to preserve moisture and prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg