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Southwest Black Bean Chicken and Rice

This slow-cooked, Southwest-inspired meal with lots of chicken, delicious black beans and a hearty blend of spices is ready to serve when you walk in the door.

  • Prep Time

    15 Mins

  • Cook Time

    5 Hours

  • Serves

    8

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Blue plate with Southwest Black Bean Chicken and Rice.

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Ingredients

Serves: 8
  • 2 cans (15 oz) Bush's® Black Beans, drained
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ¾ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    HEAT

    Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

    • Oil

  2. 2
    BROWN

    Add chicken thighs or breasts; brown completely.

    • Chicken

  3. 3
    COMBINE

    Combine chicken, broth, seasonings, onion and rice in slow cooker. Top with beans and tomatoes.

    • Broth

    • Cumin

    • Oregano

    • Chili powder

    • Cayenne pepper

    • Onion

    • Rice

    • 2 cans of beans

    • Tomatoes

  4. 4
    COOK

    Cover and cook 4-5 hours on low.

    • 5
      SERVE

      Serve topped with cheese.

      • Cheese

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