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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

By Elisa Rispoli, publisher for Macaroni Kid West Morris, NJ February 16, 2016
This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes to make on a busy week night or for a weekend get together with friends! I especially love how versatile it is; you can serve this chicken mixture burrito style, on top of tortilla chips as a loaded nacho spread, or even in a taco bowl as a salad! And, the best part is, there are always leftovers because it makes so much!

Ingredients:
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 jars of your favorite black bean salsa (or a salsa verde works well too!)
1 can black beans, drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 cups of cooked white or brown rice
Flour tortillas or tortilla chips
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Sour cream, optional 

Directions:
  1. Combine the chicken, salsa, beans and corn in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Shred chicken and add rice, stir all ingredients together in the slow cooker.
  3. Serve in warm tortillas or on top of tortilla chips and top with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.