Fiesta Chicken With Barley and Brown Rice (Crock Pot) Recipe

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Fiesta Chicken With Barley and Brown Rice (Crock Pot)
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Directions:

  1. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and lightly brown in a large nonstick skillet, 5 minutes on each side.
  2. Place onion, chipotle pepper, and garlic in the crock pot, followed by the chicken.
  3. Pour tomato juice over the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, chili powder, and more black pepper.
  5. Pour canned tomatoes & green chilis over chicken.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  7. Remove chicken, and stir uncooked rice and barley into the slow cooker (check the dryness at this time, too, and add some water or other liquid in if you need to).
  8. Place chicken back on top and continue to cook on low for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 more hours until grains are tender but not overdone.
  9. Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 236.56 Kcal (990 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.97g 6%
Cholesterol 6.15mg 2%
Sodium 144.3mg 6%
Potassium 523.24mg 11%
Total Carbs 43.4g 14%
Sugars 6.27g 25%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g 26%
Protein 8.37g 17%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 34%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 53.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 111.61 Kcal (467 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.87g 6%
Cholesterol 2.9mg 2%
Sodium 68.08mg 6%
Potassium 246.86mg 11%
Total Carbs 20.48g 14%
Sugars 2.96g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 26%
Protein 3.95g 17%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 34%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 25.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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