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Easy Crockpot Taco Chicken and Rice – Creamy Family Favorite Slow Cooker Dinner

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Crockpot Taco Chicken And Rice is a delicious and easy family meal that combines tender shredded chicken with zesty taco seasoning, creamy soup, and flavorful Mexican-style rice. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers comforting Tex-Mex flavors with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 46 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) unsalted cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 box cheesy Mexican-style rice mix (7.6 oz)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  3. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  5. Once the chicken is fully cooked and tender, shred it directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
  6. Prepare the Mexican rice according to the package directions.
  7. Stir the cooked rice into the shredded taco chicken mixture until fully combined.
  8. Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Use unsalted cream of chicken soup to better control sodium levels.
  • Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to suit your spice preference.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Crockpot
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg