Crockpot Fiesta Chicken
There’s no wrong way to eat this tender, slow-cooker chicken. Try it on a tortilla or served up on rice.
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
Equipment
Slow cooker
Large bowl
Tongs or mixing spoon
Two forks
Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, produce, and utensils.
- Rub chicken with taco seasoning. Wash hands when done.
- Cover chicken with salsa, beans, and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-9 hours.
- 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!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 1/2 cups
Per serving
Amount
Calories
280
Total Fat
3.5g
Sodium
1030mg
Total Carbohydrate
34g
Protein
28g
