Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice

6 servings
Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice – only 5 ingredients! SO simple and SO delicious! Kids (and adults) gobble this up! Chicken, taco seasoning, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, cream of chicken soup, and Mexican rice. Top the chicken and rice with your favorite taco toppings. We make this at least once a month. So easy and SO delicious! #slowcooker #crockpot #chicken #chickenandrice #mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts)

    (2 pounds

  • 1 packet taco seasoning

    1-oz

  • 1 can Cream of Chicken or Mushroom soup

    10.5-oz

  • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles

    10-oz

  • 1 box Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice

    7.6-oz

Directions

  1. 1

    Place chicken in the slow cooker. Combine taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and undrained tomatoes. Pour over chicken.

  2. 2

    Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

  3. 3

    Using two forks, shred cooked chicken in the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Prepare rice according to package directions. Stir into shredded chicken.

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice

5.0(85)365 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Busy weeknights call for dinner solutions that are both simple and satisfying. This Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice recipe is exactly that – a hands-off meal that delivers big, comforting flavors your entire family will love.

What makes this dish a true winner is its incredible simplicity, requiring just five main ingredients. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, transforming everyday pantry staples like chicken, taco seasoning, and Cream of Chicken soup into a delicious, hearty meal with minimal effort. It’s the kind of reliable recipe you'll find yourself turning to again and again.

Prepare for tender, shreddable chicken infused with classic taco seasoning, nestled among creamy, cheesy Mexican rice. The diced tomatoes and green chiles from the Rotel add a pleasant tang and a subtle kick, balancing the richness of the cream of chicken soup. Every spoonful is packed with comforting, familiar flavors that evoke your favorite taco night, all in one easy-to-manage bowl. It's a truly satisfying dish that kids (and adults!) consistently gobble up.

Customization & Variations

The beauty of this slow cooker dish is how easily you can make it your own.

  • Feel free to use Cream of Mushroom soup if you prefer its earthy notes over Cream of Chicken.
  • For a different texture, you could swap the boneless skinless chicken breasts for chicken thighs, which often stay even more moist in a slow cooker.
  • Don't forget to customize with your favorite taco toppings—think sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime.

This Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a hearty, family-friendly dinner with minimal fuss. Serve it straight from the slow cooker for an easy meal, letting everyone pile on their favorite taco toppings for an interactive and delicious experience.

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