This incredibly easy slow cooker taco chicken and rice recipe is a delicious family-friendly dinner. Everyone is going to love it! You need chicken, Rotel tomatoes, rice, taco seasonings, and cream of chicken soup to make this mouthwatering dish.
Whatever your favorite taco toppings are, add those on top before serving to customize your meal. It’s similar to a burrito bowl and you can really load up on the toppings to make it as hearty as you want.
Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or any night, this taco chicken and rice recipe is always a huge hit at the dinner table. It’s so easy – you pretty much just have to put everything in your crockpot, shred the chicken and stir the whole thing. And then it’s all ready to serve up and for everyone to enjoy.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This recipe is so easy to make and the result is delicious. Shredded chicken with rice, taco seasonings and a creamy sauce makes a wonderful midweek meal for all the family.
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How to Serve It:
Add your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, or guacamole.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and warm it back up later. The rice can be made a day ahead.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions:
Add beans, corn, bell peppers, zucchini, or onions if you like. If it’s too thick, add extra broth. You can use regular chicken broth but the low-salt kind ensures your dish doesn’t come out too salty.
Slow Cooker Taco Chicken & Rice
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 10½ ounces cream of chicken soup
- 7½ ounce box cheesy Mexican rice
- 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes with chilies
- 1 package taco seasoning
Instructions
- Put the chicken in your crockpot.
- Mix together the soup, tomatoes (not drained) and taco seasoning and pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook for 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using a pair of forks.
- Follow the package directions to make the rice and stir this into the chicken mixture.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
