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Easy Southwest Crock Pot Chicken

Easy Southwest Crock Pot Chicken

Tender, flavorful shredded chicken perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls. Minimal prep required!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Crock Pot, Mexican-inspired
Calories: 2856

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Liquid Base
  • 2.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 4 medium breasts
  • 1 can (10 oz) Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies Original flavor
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
Seasoning
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning mix Or 2 tablespoons homemade blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Or to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the undrained Ro-Tel, rinsed black beans, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, oregano, and salt.
  3. Pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3.5 to 4 hours, until the chicken is easily shredded.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it in a large bowl. Shred the chicken using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to combine it thoroughly with the cooking liquid and beans.
  6. Allow the mixture to sit on the Keep Warm setting for 10 minutes before serving, which lets the chicken absorb more flavor.

Notes

This chicken freezes beautifully. For extra spice, add half a chopped jalapeƱo to the slow cooker while cooking. Serve over rice, in tortillas, or topped with avocado and sour cream.
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