Slow Cooker Chicken with Cuban Flavors
Slow Cooker Chicken with Cuban Flavors balances bright sour orange and white wine with earthy cumin and oregano, creating tender shredded chicken nestled with black beans and tomatoes. The citrusy, herb-forward sauce soaks into fluffy white rice for a comforting, well-rounded bowl. It’s great for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Chicken with Cuban Flavors, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 55
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 51
- Inflammatory
- 68
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Layer 1/2 of the chopped onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Set the chicken breasts on top, then scatter the remaining onion over them. Add the black beans and diced tomatoes.
- 2
Whisk the broth, orange juice, wine, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and thyme together; pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
- 3
Cover and cook until the chicken is falling apart and no longer pink in the center: on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Meanwhile, bring the water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 5
Shred the chicken and return the meat to the pot for 5 to 10 minutes to let it absorb the juices. Serve over the cooked rice.
- Calories 611.23 kcal High 31%
- Protein 53.97 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 76.72 g 28%
- Total Fat 5.32 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.54 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.89 mg High 38%
- Sodium 844.32 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 8.1 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 11.95 g --
- Added Sugars 2.54 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 216.36 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 6.86 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 503.2 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 86.28 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 48.58 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken with Cuban Flavors is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 611.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Chicken with Cuban Flavors made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Chicken with Cuban Flavors?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 611.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Chicken with Cuban Flavors easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Chicken with Cuban Flavors healthy?
- Slow Cooker Chicken with Cuban Flavors has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 611.23 calories and 53.97 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 844.32 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.54 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required