Southwest Shredded Chicken
Easy to make and even easier to add to salads, sandwiches, or burritos.
![Southwest Shredded Chicken](/img/db60723d-0bc3-47d2-9b18-6e0b6f3eea32/SW-Crockpot-Chicken-AAcu.jpg?fm=png&crop=3000%2C2000%2C0%2C0&w=960)
Temperature: | Low heat or high heat |
Serving size: | 1/2 cup chicken and 1/2 cup vegetables |
Prep time: | 15 minutes |
Cook time: | 4 hours on high, 8 hours on low |
Total time: | 4 hours and 15 minutes on high or 8 hours and 15 minutes on low |
Equipment: | Slow cooker Colander Can opener Medium bowl |
Utensils: | Two forks Large slotted or mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons |
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 14.5 ounce can no salt added diced tomatoes with green chilies with liquid
1 15 ounce can no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 ounce can no salt added corn, rinsed and drained OR 1 1/4 cups frozen corn
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 15 ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 packet reduced sodium taco seasoning OR 2 tablespoons Celebrate Your Plate Taco Seasoning
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, tops of cans, and produce.
- Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
- Add all remaining ingredients to slow cooker. If using cilantro, save 1 tablespoon to sprinkle on top of finished dish. Stir to combine and cover with lid.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, transfer chicken to a medium bowl. Shred chicken using 2 forks.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables from cooking liquid to bowl with chicken. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of cilantro, if using.
Tips
- Serve over salad, on a whole grain roll, steamed brown rice or as a taco or burrito filling.
- For a saucier option, drizzle extra cooking liquid over top of this dish.
Ingredients
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What goes in Southwest Shredded Chicken?
![Black Beans](/img/623acaf0-e0f4-4e7e-9288-5aa968b802d3/black-beans.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Canned Corn](/img/a1236567-0841-45d1-a443-7f8169ec2682/Canned_Corn.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Canned Diced Tomatoes](/img/d0987054-6259-454b-b547-92f01a55f5fa/Canned_Diced_Tomatoes.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Chopped Onions](/img/883e2ad8-30ce-487b-acee-5f80a60310ba/Chopped_Onions.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Cilantro](/img/08feac24-c709-4346-b444-a7578e68c536/Cilantro.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Chickenbreast](/img/9c842e11-0286-41f0-8eef-09f612535c41/chickenbreast.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)