Tex-Mex Chicken 'N' Rice

Recipe from 3 Fat Chicks


Ingredients

2 c converted rice, uncooked
28 oz diced tomatoes
6 oz tomato paste
3 c hot water
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 lb boneless & skinless chicken breast - cut in 1/2" cubes
2 med onions - chopped
1 med green bell pepper - chopped
4 oz green chiles - diced
3/4 tsp garlic pepper

1 can corn, drained (optional)

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)

Directions

1. In a slow cooker mix together all ingredients except the chiles and garlic pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 4 1/2 hours or untl the rice is tender and the chicken is white throughout; do not overcook or the rice will be mushy.
3. Stir in the chiles and garlic pepper. Serve at once.