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Taco Chicken Crockpot

A flavorful and easy-to-make taco chicken dish cooked in a crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Taco Seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
Vegetables
  • 1 cup salsa mild or spicy, depending on preference
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup onion chopped
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Add the salsa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and onion to the crockpot.
  4. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  2. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the taco chicken in tortillas or over rice, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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