Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 pounds
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, cut in 1 inch chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 canned chipotle pepper
  • 14 ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 12 cups instant rice
  • 1 12 cups frozen green peas
  • 14 cup chopped cilantro leaf
  • lime wedge (to garnish)

Method

  • Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper.
  • In a large skillet heat olive oil until hot.
  • Brown chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Place in crockpot.
  • Place canned tomatoes, onion chunks.
  • garlic cloves, chipotle pepper and the rest of the salt and pepper in blender jar.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Stir in canned chicken broth.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Turn crock pot to high.
  • Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Turn crock pot off.
  • Add frozen peas.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Place on serving plate.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  • Garnish with lime wedges.