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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

This is the 'no one's watching' kind of meal — the throw-it-all-in-and-walk-away type. Chicken breasts, salsa, taco seasoning, and black beans do the heavy lifting, and a good sprinkle of cheese at the end pulls it all together. Minimal effort, maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Dump Dinners, Easy Weeknight Meals
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless; thighs work too
  • 1 packet taco seasoning adjust if salty
  • 1 cup salsa your choice of style/flavor
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed; pinto beans okay too
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend, Colby Jack, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker. No cutting, no browning. Just plop them in.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  • Pour salsa over the chicken to cover it completely.
  • Add drained and rinsed black beans on top. Do not stir.
  • Cover with lid. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  • 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker. Mix everything up. Done.

Notes

Use what you've got: chicken thighs for extra juiciness, any kind of salsa you love (except watery pico), and your favorite cheese. It’s flexible and foolproof.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal
Keyword easy dinner, lazy meal, slow cooker
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