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Santa Fe Chicken: Discover this Easy Slow Cooker Recipe!

Santa Fe Chicken is a flavorful and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with black beans, corn, and tomatoes, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 packet 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with their juices), taco seasoning, and salsa. Mix well.
  3. Pour the bean and corn mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix it with the other ingredients.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the bean mixture.
  • Serve over rice or in tortillas for a delicious wrap or burrito option.

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