A refreshing and (virtually) effortless slow cooker recipe for Cuban chicken that I threw together out of desperation to have a cooking-free evening.
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
- 2/3 cup medium-grain white rice
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Whisk together broth, orange juice, wine, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and thyme; pour into the slow cooker.
Step 3
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).
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Cook’s Notes:
Sour orange juice can typically be found in the ethnic isle of your supermarket. If they do not carry it, you can substitute 3/4 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup lime juice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 421 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
Cholesterol47mg | 16% |
Sodium2142mg | 93% |
Total Carbohydrate60g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber10g | 36% |
Total Sugars11g | |
Protein28g | |
Vitamin C46mg | 228% |
Calcium142mg | 11% |
Iron8mg | 47% |
Potassium850mg | 18% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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