Spicy cumin, chicken, salsa, black beans, and sweet potatoes combine into a flavorful Latin chicken stew. The thigh meat has unbelievable flavor and tenderness.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr 10 mins
Total Time
4 hr 35 mins
Calories
591 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over chicken thighs. Cook chicken in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Arrange chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Step 2
Place black beans, sweet potatoes, and red bell pepper on top of chicken. Mix together salsa, chicken broth, 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic, cumin, and allspice in a bowl; pour into the slow cooker.
Step 3
Cook on Low for 4 hours. Garnish with lime wedges to serve.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup hot salsa
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
3 pounds skinless chicken thighs
2 large sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
2 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
