ZESTY MEXICAN CHICKEN

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A hint of lime juice helps tame the heat in this zesty, tender chicken with crunchy vegetables. And because it's all prepared in the slow cooker, you and your kitchen will stay cool, too! Michelle Sheldon - Middletown, DE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, lime juice, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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