Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn
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4.9
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn
Description
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is prepared by combining corn and rinsed black beans in the base of the slow cooker, onto which adobo-seasoned chicken breasts are placed. Salsa is spooned over the chicken, and the mixture cooks on low for 6 hours, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors and become tender. Once cooked, cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top and melted by covering briefly. The dish is garnished with chopped cilantro before serving.
The combination of cumin and garlic powder with salsa creates a mildly smoky and tangy taste. The beans and corn add texture and heartiness, while the melted cheese adds creamy richness. Serving suggestions include scooping the chicken and vegetables over cooked brown or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn fresh or frozen
- 15 ounce black beans rinsed and drained, reduced sodium, canned
- 2 chicken breast 16 oz, boneless, skinless, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning (or salt to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/4 cups salsa chunky, mild
- 1 cup cheddar cheese reduced fat Sargento, shredded
- cilantro chopped, for garnish
- Optional (serve with avocado and brown rice)
Instructions
- Combine corn and beans and put them in the slow cooker.
- Season the chicken with adobo (or salt), garlic powder and cumin then place in the slow cooker and top with salsa.
- Cover and cook LOW for 6 hours.
- Top with cheese, cover and cook until melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
- To serve, transfer the chicken and vegetables with a slotted spoon and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece chicken, 3/4 cup vegetables | |
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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