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Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken

Name: Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Can you freeze Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken?

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

1 cup: 320 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 19g protein.

Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken

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Can you freeze Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken?

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