Slow Cooker Latin Chicken
Description
Spicy cumin, chicken, salsa, black beans, and sweet potatoes combine into a flavorful Latin chicken stew. The thigh meat has unbelievable flavor and tenderness.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 pounds skinless chicken thighs
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided
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2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
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2 large sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
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1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
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1 cup hot salsa
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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3 large cloves garlic, chopped
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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lime wedges, for garnish
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over chicken thighs. Cook chicken in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Arrange chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2
Place black beans, sweet potatoes, and red bell pepper on top of chicken. Mix together salsa, chicken broth, 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic, cumin, and allspice in a bowl; pour into the slow cooker.
3
Cook on Low for 4 hours. Garnish with lime wedges to serve.