Name: Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT4HR
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Chicken
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 1 cup salsa (jarred or homemade); 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained; 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional); 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste); 1/4 tsp black pepper; Juice of 1 lime; Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1
Lightly spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray.
2
Place chicken breasts in the bottom, then add onion and garlic.
3
Top with black beans, corn, green chiles, and salsa.
4
Sprinkle in taco seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours (or high for 2–3 hours) until chicken is fork-tender.
6
Shred chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker and mix everything together.
7
Stir in lime juice, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot!

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

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