FIESTA CHICKEN WITH BARLEY AND BROWN RICE (CROCK POT)
I came up with this when I couldn't decide between chicken cacciatore or something more Tex-Mex. I also wanted a "real" meal without having to work too hard at it. We really enjoyed this. Other cuts of chicken can be used, although I recommend staying away from boneless skinless breasts because I think they tend to dry out in a slow cooker. Since every one's crock pots heat differently and grains can be tricky to cook in a CP, you may have to fool a little bit with the timing on the rice and barley. You could also make that separately and just add it in at serving time. Cooked the way I did it, it almost had a risotto-like texture to it.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with pepper and lightly brown in a large nonstick skillet, 5 minutes on each side.
- Place onion, chipotle pepper, and garlic in the crock pot, followed by the chicken.
- Pour tomato juice over the chicken.
- Sprinkle chicken with cumin, chili powder, and more black pepper.
- Pour canned tomatoes & green chilis over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Remove chicken, and stir uncooked rice and barley into the slow cooker (check the dryness at this time, too, and add some water or other liquid in if you need to).
- Place chicken back on top and continue to cook on low for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 more hours until grains are tender but not overdone.
- Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.
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Abdu Rahim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.
Zack Perkins
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, and this recipe is so easy to make.
Waheed Khattak
[email protected]I'm always looking for new crock pot recipes, and this one is a great addition to my collection.
Madupa Rukshan
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a cold winter night. The warm and comforting flavors will warm you up from the inside out.
Michael Gerow
[email protected]I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your family to eat more whole grains.
Sajjad Akbar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a busy weeknight meal. It's easy to throw together and the crock pot does all the work.
Ibrahim Koka
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Hashir Tanveer
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've tried many different crock pot chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the barley and brown rice add a great texture and flavor.
Tebogo Masoko
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.
Michelle Mitchell
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the barley and brown rice were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.