- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 pound chicken breasts, shredded, boneless, skinless
- 2 cups chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup brown rice (not instant)
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 2 (4 ounce) cans mild Mexican green chiles, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 (15.8 ounce) cans BUSH'S® Great Northern Beans, with liquid
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, to taste
- Green salsa verde, to taste
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium saute pan. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Cook until garlic is aromatic, approximately 5 minutes.
- Place carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Top with chicken, onions, celery and garlic mixture.
- Add zucchini, rice, chicken stock, chiles, cumin, and beans.
- Cook in 4-quart slow cooker on high setting for 4 hours or until vegetables and chicken are tender.
- Add oregano and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with desired amount of cheese and green salsa verde on top.