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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Crock-Pot Southwest Chicken Chili and Cilantro Lime Rice

    Crock-Pot Southwest Chicken Chili and Cilantro Lime Rice

    Last Updated: Mar 20, 2020

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    Super easy, time saving and perfectly tasty, this Crock-Pot Southwest Chicken Chili and Cilantro Lime Rice is the perfect meal for a special gathering or just whenever.

    Crockpot taco chicken served in a bowl and topped with fresh cilantro.

    A few weeks ago my friends and I got together to celebrate my bestie's belated birthday at my house. As always, we began our plan to get together on one of our daily group messaging sessions. In real honesty my friend Natalia, the birthday girl, offered to come and help organize my closet because she loves organizing and I desperately needed the help. Quickly this became just another opportunity for the three of us to get together and throw a party, girls hangout style.

    We decided to do a Spring theme party as we were extremely excited that Spring was finally here. As usual, we worked together to make a fun springtime theme gathering were my bestie Alicia of Chica Fashion created beautiful decorations, I cooked a delicious menu and Natalia assisted in both the kitchen and decor.

    As part of the menu that day was this super easy and perfectly tasty Crock-Pot Southwest Chicken Chili and Cilantro Lime Rice.

    Overhead shot of two bowls. One with taco chicken and one with cilantro lime rice.

    Close up of cilantro lime rice served on a plate.

    This is one of those dishes where you just put everything on the slow cooker and let all cook up and get yummy while you tend to other things like making dessert, tending to other chores or just sit and relax until you are ready to eat.

    Since I was getting a complete meal together for my BFFs and I, while the chicken cooked on the Crock-Pot, I had time to make a Cilantro Lime Rice for a side dish, a Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad, my infamous Cheese Stuffed Yuca Balls and a Coconut Flan that was to die for as a request from the birthday girl.

    Two step by step photos to show hot to make the taco chicken.

    To cook the chicken, place all the ingredients (meat, beans, vegetables and spices) in the slow cooker, cover and cook for four and a half hours on high or eight hours on low. Once cooked, carefully shred the chicken using two forks.

    For the rice, place three tablespoons of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of salt and 4 cups of water into a pot over medium heat. When the water begins to boil, add the rice. Let the rice simmer, stirring occasionally, until it absorbs all the water. Cover the pot and bring the heat to low. Let rice cook for about 30 minutes. After the 30 minutes have past, add the cilantro and lime juice. Stir to combine and cover for and additional five minutes.

    Taco chicken served over rice with a rolled tortilla.

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    Crock-Pot Southwest Chicken Chili and Cilantro Lime Rice

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time4 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time4 hrs 40 mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 543kcal
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Vanessa
    5 from 2 votes
    Crockpot taco chicken served in a bowl and topped with fresh cilantro.
    Super easy, time saving and perfectly tasty, this Crock-Pot Southwest Chicken Chili and Cilantro Lime Rice is the perfect meal for a special gathering or just whenever.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 lb chicken breast , boneless, skinless
    • 1 small red onion , cubed
    • 1 medium , red or green, bell pepper, cubed
    • 3 cloves of garlic , minced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • 15 oz can black beans
    • 15 oz can tomato sauce
    • 8 oz can sweet corn
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

    For the Cilantro Lime Rice

    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups water
    • 3 cups white rice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
    • juice of half a lime , freshly squeezed

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Place the chicken, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, beans, tomato sauce, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper and red pepper in the slow cooker. Cover and cook for about 4 and ½ hours on high or 8 hours on low.
    • Once cooked, carefully shred the chicken inside the pot using two forks.
    • For the rice, place vegetable oil, salt and water into a pot over medium heat.
    • When the water begins to boil, add the rice. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until it absorbs all the water. Cover the pot and bring the heat to low. Let rice cook for about 30 minutes.
    • After the 30 minutes have past, add the cilantro and lime juice. Stir to combine and cover for and additional five minutes.
    • Serve the rice warm into a bowl and top with Southwest Chicken Chili. Sprinkle cilantro leaves for garnish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1498mg | Potassium: 937mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg

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    1. Alyssa

      April 11, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      This all looks amazing! I'm gonna cook this for my boyfriend, I think he would love it. p.s. your photography is really great!

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        April 12, 2015 at 6:16 pm

        Hi Alyssa, Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it. I'm sure your boyfriend will enjoy it. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Andrea B.

      April 10, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      This looks amazing. I am sort of starving right now and could go for a bowl or two immediately.

      Reply
    3. Stephanie

      April 08, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      Nice pics! The chicken looks delish 🙂

      Reply
    4. Jesssica

      April 08, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so good!

      Reply
    5. Ros Emely @stressfreemommies

      April 07, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      I am interested in trying the cilantro lime rice, it looks so good!

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        April 07, 2015 at 9:41 pm

        @Ros the Cilantro Lime Rice is delicious. You must really try it.

        Reply
    6. Claudya

      April 07, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      You guys are too much fun! Pinned this yumminess. Can't wait to try.

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        April 07, 2015 at 9:40 pm

        We try. Thanks for reading! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Natalia

      April 07, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      The food was delish. I'm so trying this recipe soon. Thanks for the post!!

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        April 07, 2015 at 9:40 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply

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