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Fiesta Chicken With Barley And Brown Rice Crock Pot Recipe

Craving Tex-Mex comfort food without the fuss? This Fiesta Chicken with Barley and Brown Rice Crock Pot recipe is your answer! A delicious blend of savory chicken, hearty grains, and zesty spices, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights. We've combined the best of chicken cacciatore and Tex-Mex flavors for a satisfying meal that's surprisingly easy to make. Using bone-in chicken pieces ensures juicy, flavorful results. Customize the cooking time to your slow cooker and enjoy a unique, almost risotto-like texture in your grains! Serve with your favorite toppings for a fiesta in every bowl!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 440 mins
Calories 340.5 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Fiesta Chicken With Barley And Brown Rice Crock Pot

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How to Make Fiesta Chicken With Barley And Brown Rice Crock Pot

  1. Season 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 1 tsp black pepper and brown in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side.
  2. Place 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (minced), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) in your slow cooker.
  3. Add the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. Pour 1 (46 oz) can tomato juice over the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle chicken with 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  6. Pour 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes and 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilis over the chicken.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  8. Remove chicken from the slow cooker. Stir in 1 cup uncooked barley and 1 cup uncooked brown rice.
  9. Return chicken to the slow cooker. Continue cooking on low for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours, or until grains are tender but not mushy. Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker.
  10. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese and sour cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

11g

Carbs

15g

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