10 minutes of prep time is all it’s essential make this Creamy Southwestern Chicken within the Slow Cooker or Instantaneous Pot. the creamy sauce is stuffed with spices and a little bit of tangy lemon. you’ll love the addition of bell peppers and recent cilantro! dairy-free, paleo, keto, and whole30 accredited.
Creamy Southwest Chicken – A weeknight staple!
Please file this recipe beneath one which must be added to your everlasting rotation. it is so tasty, simple, and positive to be a success with the household.
all the explanations you may love this recipe:
- one simple pot within the sluggish cooker or immediate cooker. set it and overlook it!
- no have to activate the oven or range through the hotter months
- wholesome and satisfying with a creamy sauce that screams consolation meals
- solely 10 minutes prep time!
- so versatile! serve over Spanish cauliflower rice, rice, salad or as a part of your Taco Tuesday.
- For starters, I’ve mixed a super-yummy spice mix: paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. rub it throughout your hen!
- earlier than putting the hen within the sluggish cooker, I seared it in my skillet to offer it that crispy look (not mandatory if utilizing hen breast). I like this further step as a result of it seals within the spices to the hen. you need it crispy on the surface, however nonetheless uncooked on the within. this may take only a few minutes.
- place hen in sluggish cooker and prime with broth and lime juice. I additionally put in some sliced purple bell peppers.
- as soon as the hen has cooked for 4-6 hours, I add 1/2 cup cream of coconut (full-fat coconut milk is okay, too).
- Coconut Milk/Cream: We comply with a principally dairy-free food regimen, and I discover coconut milk to be an incredible substitute for heavy cream or half and half. If you happen to’re not following a dairy-free food regimen, you should utilize half and half or cream for this recipe.
- Chicken: I used hen thighs on this recipe, however you may also use hen breasts. I’ve made this dinner a number of occasions with hen breast.
- arrowroot starch: is used to thicken the sauce if mandatory. it looks as if the Instantaneous Pot variation ought to thicken greater than the Slow Cooker.
- Canned Tomatoes: Searching for a thicker, extra tomato-y sauce? be happy so as to add a can of diced tomatoes.
- Corn: Fireplace-roasted corn would even be a scrumptious addition if you haven’t any dietary restrictions. corn just isn’t paleo, keto or whole30 compliant.
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- immediate hen tinga
- Instantaneous or Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
as a nutritionist, I am all the time searching for the trifecta to create dinners: simple, scrumptious and wholesome! and oh yeah, this dinner positively delivers for us.
easy methods to make Creamy Southwestern Chicken:
ideas and variations:
immediate pot variance:
You may as well simply make this recipe within the Instantaneous Pot. you’ll comply with related directions when searing the hen earlier than it’s pressed. do all of this within the Instantaneous Pot’s sauté operate. add broth and peppers.
make sure that to scrape the underside of the pot for further browned bits and in addition to keep away from the burn mark! shut the lid and prepare dinner on excessive stress for 7 minutes.
As soon as the lid is off, you may add the coconut milk and arrowroot starch to thicken the sauce. garnish with cilantro and serve over noodles with greens or cauliflower rice.
serving:
My favourite approach to take pleasure in this creamy Southwestern hen is with my Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice or Spanish Cauliflower Rice. Are you searching for a kid-friendly choice? My children adore it with pasta!
the entire household will take pleasure in this one!
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