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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Tender chicken, salsa, green chile, and black beans are slowly cooked together in the crock-pot and then scooped into warm tortillas to create the easiest, tastiest, tacos and burritos.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 206kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 16 ounces salsa or roasted chopped green chile, about 2 cups worth I like to use a combination of both.
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning, about 2 tablespoons
  • 15 ounces canned black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • OPTIONAL for serving: 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, cilantro, and/or green onions

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken, salsa and/or green chile, and taco seasoning in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours (or LOW for 6 hours) until the chicken shreds easily.
  • Use tongs or a couple of forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker and toss with the juices. Add the beans. Cover again and allow the beans to warm for 30-60 minutes.
  • Serve over rice, in tortillas, over tortilla chips to make nachos, or toss into a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg