Tex-Mex Chicken `N` Rice

2 cups converted white rice

1 can diced peeled tomatoes -- 28-oz.

1 can tomato paste -- 6-oz.

3 cups hot water

1 package chicken taco seasoning mix

--(1.04-oz.) 4 chicken breast halves

--skinless, boneless, cubed 2 medium onions -- chopped

1 can diced green chilies -- 4-oz.

3/4 teaspoon garlic pepper

1. In a 5-quart electric slow cooker, mix together all the ingredients except the chilies and garlic pepper. 2. Cover and cook on the low heat setting 4 to 4-1/2 hours, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is white throughout; do not overcook or the rice will be mushy. 3. Stir in the green chiles and garlic pepper and serve at once.

Formatted by Lynn Thomas [email protected]. Source: The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever by Natalie Haughton. Lynn`s notes: Made this 6-25-98; added 1 can Mexicorn and 3 cloves chopped garlic. Used mild taco mix and cooked for 3 hours, added 1/2 cup more water and stirred. Cooked another 1-1/2 hours, omitted green chilies and garlic pepper, served with a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. This was a delicious dinner with everything included in one pot. I only needed to add a side salad.