A spicy, easy Paleo low-carb nutritious main dish full of peppers, chicken & tomatoes
I love bell peppers (along with chile peppers), and I happened to have a whole lot of them right now. This is a very easy, tasty, and plenty nutritious dish – just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and 6 hours later you’ve got a satisfying meal. This is also very spicy. I like it that way, but it might be too hot for some. So you can cut down on the green chiles (or use really mild green chiles – I made it with hot ones). I served it on rice, which blows the Paleo qualifications, but you can serve it just in a bowl with no carbs.
Want it richer? Just add 2 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese. Definitely adds another dimension. Hope you enjoy this!
Pepper Chicken
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Author: Anita
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 green bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed & drained
- 2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 tbsp diced green chile
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- optional: 2 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese, rice
Instructions
- Cut chicken into chunks or strips and place in slow cooker.
- Slice bell peppers into strips and layer on top of chicken. Add onions, beans, all spices, and pour the Rotel tomatoes on top.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- If richer flavor desired, stir in 2 tbsp sour cream.
- Serve on rice & enjoy!
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Commentary:
I love bell peppers (along with chile peppers), and I happened to have a whole lot of them right now. This is a very easy, tasty, and plenty nutritious dish - just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and 6 hours later you've got a satisfying meal. This is also very spicy. I like it that way, but it might be too hot for some. So you can cut down on the green chiles (or use really mild green chiles - I made it with hot ones). I served it on rice, which blows the Paleo qualifications, but you can serve it just in a bowl with no carbs.
Want it richer? Just add 2 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese. Definitely adds another dimension. Hope you enjoy this!
I love bell peppers (along with chile peppers), and I happened to have a whole lot of them right now. This is a very easy, tasty, and plenty nutritious dish - just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and 6 hours later you've got a satisfying meal. This is also very spicy. I like it that way, but it might be too hot for some. So you can cut down on the green chiles (or use really mild green chiles - I made it with hot ones). I served it on rice, which blows the Paleo qualifications, but you can serve it just in a bowl with no carbs.
Want it richer? Just add 2 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese. Definitely adds another dimension. Hope you enjoy this!
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