Crockpot Fiesta Chicken Kid Approved!

Dairy-Free | Gluten-Free | Kid Approved | Main Dishes | No Added Sugars | High in Fiber | Egg-Free | Nut-Free

There’s no wrong way to eat this tender, slow-cooker chicken. Try it on a tortilla or served up on rice. 

Meal Crockpot Fiesta Chicken
4
Servings
6 hours, 10 minutes - 9 hours, 10 minutes
Total Time
$1.19
Cost per serving *
Temperature: Low heat
Serving size:1 1/2 cups
Prep time:10 minutes
Cook time:6-9 hours
Total time:6 hours, 10 minutes - 9 hours, 10 minutes
Equipment:

Slow cooker

Large bowl

Utensils:

Tongs or mixing spoon

Two forks

Measuring cups and spoons

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 16 ounce jar salsa

1 15 ounce can no salt added (black, kidney, or pinto) beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup (fresh or frozen) vegetable mix

1 tablespoon reduced sodium taco seasoning OR 1 tablespoon Celebrate Your Plate Taco Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, produce, and utensils.
  2. Rub chicken with taco seasoning. Wash hands when done.
  3. Cover chicken with salsa, beans, and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 6-9 hours.
  5. Remove chicken and put in large bowl. Shred chicken with 2 forks, add back into slow cooker, and stir.


Tips

  • Try making CYP Fruit Salsa or CYP Summer Salsa to include in this recipe.
  • You can also use a pressure cooker for this recipe—just cook for 50 minutes!
  • Serve this dish on a whole wheat tortilla or on rice. You can also serve it as a salad topping!


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Ingredients

What goes in Crockpot Fiesta Chicken?

Black Beans
Black Beans
Frozen Mixed Vegetables
Frozen Mixed Vegetables
Chickenbreast
Chicken Breast
Salsa
Salsa

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
280
TOTAL FAT
3.5g
SODIUM
1030mg
TOTAL CARBS
34g
PROTEIN
28g
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