Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Fideo
Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Fideo is a comforting, one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, hearty beans, and flavorful fideo noodles. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delectable meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, it’s bound to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 23 minute
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 oz fideo noodles, broken into small pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Break fideo noodles into smaller pieces.
- Optional: Sear the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- In a slow cooker, layer the chicken (seared or raw), beans, onion, garlic, fideo noodles, spices, and pour broth on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks and stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping black beans for pinto beans or adding corn for sweetness. If you like it spicy, incorporate smoked paprika or extra chili powder.