Crock Pot Enchilada Rice

There’s nothing easier than a good one pot meal. Throw all the ingredients in a crock pot and voila! You have this delicious enchilada rice ready for dinner. Add more veggies into this dish to give it more fiber. Check out what’s in season, or use frozen or canned vegetables you may have in your pantry!

Makes: 6 Servings

Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes, low sodium
1 can (10 oz) mild enchilada sauce, low sodium
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup vegetable broth, or more, as needed
1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 cups uncooked brown rice

Optional: 2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste, or for an extra kick, add 1/2 tsp Caribbean jerk seasoning.

Instructions

  1. Place diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, vegetable broth, corn, black beans and brown rice into a slow cooker.; season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
  2. Top with cream cheese. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  3. Uncover and stir until cream cheese is well combined. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 15-30 minutes. Add more vegetable broth as needed until the desired consistency is reached.
  4. Top with cilantro, if desired and serve.

Bowl of cooked brown rice with beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and topped with a sprig of parsley.
Nutrition Information
Calories 380
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4.5g
Protein 10g
Sodium 570mg
Carbohydrates 63g
Added Sugar 0g
Fiber 7g