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Salsa Chicken and Rice

By: Julia Pacheco
Salsa chicken and rice is a zesty one-pan meal loaded with bold flavor, tender chicken, and perfectly seasoned rice.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 7 hours
Total: 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 11 small to medium sized chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup tomato salsa
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • Cooked rice for serving at the end

Instructions 

  • Place the chicken to the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Pour the salsa and the taco seasoning over the top cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
  • Serve the chicken over cooked rice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Jacqueline says:

    Julia, thank you for providing such a delicious and easy dinner! We thoroughly enjoyed this, and have left-overs for one more meal, too, which is always a bonus! I appreciate your help with ideas that are do-able. All of the meals on this video look delish and I plan on having them in the future. Thanks again!

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