SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

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This dish needs just 15 minutes of prep, so you'll be out of the kitchen in no time. The delicious low-fat chicken gets even better with a garnish of reduced-fat sour cream and fresh cilantro. -Brandi Castillo, Santa Maria, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 jar (8 ounces) chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice
Optional: Lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a 2- or 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, broth, tomatoes, chicken, salsa, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°., Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over rice. If desired, serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Freeze option: After shredding chicken, freeze cooled mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Lilian Brown
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


mohibullah ahmadzai
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This recipe is a family favorite. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Irfan Ahammad
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Neda Naser
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


D'koda Elkins
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Asraf Uddin
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This recipe is a family favorite. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Alpana gc
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Spoonerusm
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Mike Magele
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Jubayer Hosen
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This recipe is a family favorite. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Surya Yadav
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ammar Nadeem
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This is a great recipe. The chicken is so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Prokash Biswas
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so moist and tender, and the sauce is amazing. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Filippos Devaj
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Sultan Albadani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Shakir Zehri
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Rajit Chowdhury
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so moist and the sauce was delicious.


M irfan Qalandrani
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the chicken turned out so tender and flavorful! I will definitely be making this again.