Southwest Shredded Chicken

Dairy-Free | Gluten-Free | Main Dishes | Quick & Easy | No Added Sugars | High in Fiber | WIC Friendly | Egg-Free | Nut-Free

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

Southwest Shredded Chicken
6
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.

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

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, tops of cans, and produce.
  2. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  5. 30 minutes before serving, transfer chicken to a medium bowl. Shred chicken using 2 forks.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables from cooking liquid to bowl with chicken. Stir to combine.
  7. 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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Ingredients

What goes in Southwest Shredded Chicken?

Black Beans
Black Beans
Canned Corn
Canned Corn
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Chopped Onions
Chopped Onions
Cilantro
Cilantro
Chickenbreast
Chicken Breast

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
330
TOTAL FAT
6g
SODIUM
115mg
TOTAL CARBS
26g
PROTEIN
42g
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