Slow Cooker Latin Chicken W Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
Transform weeknight dinners with this vibrant Slow Cooker Latin Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Tender, spiced chicken thighs are paired with sweet potatoes, black beans, and colorful vegetables, all slow-cooked to perfection in a savory broth infused with cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander. The addition of diced tomatoes with green chilies adds a subtle kick, while fresh cilantro and zesty lime wedges provide a burst of freshness at serving. This one-pot marvel is easy to prepare, requires minimal hands-on time, and delivers rich, Latin-inspired flavors in every bite. Perfect for busy families or meal prep, it's a wholesome, gluten-free dinner that’s sure to impress. Ready your slow cooker and let the magic unfold!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large Sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 2 pieces Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Roughly chop the red bell pepper and yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Rinse and drain the black beans. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix together the ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the chicken thighs with the spice mix, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for about 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Note: The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
Place the sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including liquid), red bell pepper, onion, garlic, black beans, and seared chicken in the slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.3 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 6900 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.5 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.0 g | 189% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 198.0 g | 396% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 680 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 3392 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
