Slow cooker taco chicken and rice is an easy, delicious Tex-Mex feast the entire family will love. It's loaded with chicken, bell peppers, onions, rice, taco seasoning, and of course, cheese!

I love Tex-Mex and Mexican flavors, and I love them even more when I can whip them up into an easy recipe. This delicious slow cooker chicken and rice is super simple to make and fully loaded with delicious taco flavor. It's a big favorite around here.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It only uses simple ingredients, most of which are probably in your kitchen right now.
• It's an easy recipe that requires almost no work.
• It's full of zesty taco flavors, rice, and cheese, and everyone always loves it.

Top Tip

This is a super easy recipe with almost no moving parts. The biggest tip is to remember to spray the slow cooker vessel with non-stick spray.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this dish. They're pantry staples, but anything you don't have is going to be at your grocery store. The major ingredients are listed below, but you'll find the full list along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized chunks
• Onion chopped
• Bell peppers, chopped
• Diced tomatoes, not drained
• Long grain rice uncooked
• Chicken broth
• Taco seasoning
• Cheese shredded

Instructions

This is a slow cooker recipe, so you already know it's easy. Check out the overview here, then refer to the recipe card at the end of the post for the full instructions.

1: Add all ingredients except the cheese, stir, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.

2: Top with cheese, replace the lid, and cook until the cheese is melted.

Substitutions and Variations

• You can make this with turkey, pork, or beef.
• Use brown rice in place of white rice, if you prefer.
• Taco blend and Mexican blend cheeses work well in this recipe.
• Give it a kick of heat with diced jalapenos.

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Can opener
• Slow cooker

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Store for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

Reheat: Place the taco chicken and rice in a baking dish with a bit of water. Then, cover and bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

What to Serve with Taco Chicken and Rice

Serve this dish with garlic bread, a salad, or any of your favorite Mexican sides like:

• Mexican corn bread
• Elote
• Elote casserole
• Beans

Tips

• Always spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray to prevent burning.
• Cut your chicken into bite-sized chunks.
• Long-grain rice is best for this recipe to avoid gumminess.

FAQ

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