Slow Cooker Latin Chicken Recipe
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Slow Cooker Latin Chicken

By: UpstateNY Cooker  
"Spicy cumin, chicken, salsa, black beans, and sweet potatoes combine into a flavorful stew. The thigh meat has unbelievable flavor and tenderness."

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What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs 10 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 pounds skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup hot salsa
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet; season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over the chicken thighs; brown the chicken in the frying pan, 3 to 5 minutes each side.
  2. Arrange the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and black beans on top of the chicken. Mix together the chicken broth, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, salsa, cumin, allspice, and garlic together in a bowl; pour into the slow cooker. Set slow cooker to LOW and cook for 4 hours. Garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 649 | Total Fat: 25.7g | Cholesterol: 128mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by Chef Joy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I really think people should take note to the user who doubled her sauce. I only used 1... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by Kai 
This is probably my favorite crockpot recipe ever. I used bone-in chicken thighs (skinned) and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by Kelly F 
This was delicious! Because I have a young child, I modified it slightly to minimize the heat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by Lulue_b 
Very good recipe! I exchanged one can of corn for a can of beans, and I love it. Next time I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Navka 
I found a new weekly standby recipe! Thigh meat is perfect for this recipe--I used bone in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by fredethyl 
This was hearty, satisfying dish when served on rice (cooked in chicken broth and garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009 by REDCAT2005 
we loved this!! i used a 3 lb pack of chicken thighs and drumsticks, skinned. i skipped the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by Jennifer 
Delicious, I added the corn, used vegetable broth instead, and used my own spices such as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by LUCIES12 
WOW this was good! I used medium salsa, and actually doubled the broth/salsa/spices amount... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Caressa 
This was so yummy! I put everything in the slow cooker at once and cooked on low for 7 hrs.... MORE

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