Slow-Cooker Southwestern Chicken

Name: Slow-Cooker Southwestern Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours YIELD: 6 servings.

Prepared salsa and convenient canned corn and beans add fun color, texture and flavor to this chicken dish. I usually serve it with salad and white rice. Our children love it! —Karen Waters, Laurel, Maryland

Ingredients

2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the corn, black beans and 1/2 cup salsa. Top with chicken and remaining salsa.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 348 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 1027mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 33g protein.

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