Southwest Shredded Chicken

Easy to make and even easier to add to salads, sandwiches, or burritos.

Servings

4 hours and 15 minutes on high or 8 hours and 15 minutes on low

Total Time

$1.10

Cost per serving *

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

* 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.

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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.

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