Crockpot Spanish Rice and Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Crockpot Spanish Rice and Chicken Recipe is a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a flavorful meal with minimal effort. The slow cooker allows the ingredients to meld together, creating a savory dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

With tender chicken, vibrant rice, and a blend of spices, this Crockpot recipe is sure to please the whole family. It’s an easy one-pot meal that requires just a few simple ingredients.

Easy Crockpot Spanish Rice and Chicken

This dish features succulent chicken thighs cooked with rice, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a mix of spices for a hearty meal. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the Crockpot and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Chop the bell pepper and onion.
Layer the Ingredients: In the Crockpot, place the chicken thighs at the bottom. Add the rinsed rice, diced tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, and onion on top.
Add Liquids and Spices: Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients. Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper over the top.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve the chicken and rice garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.