Slow Cooker Taco Chicken
Posted by Chef Don King, Culinary Market Specialist
Description:
Satisfying meal that's perfect for tacos, rice bowls or salads featuring our Jake & Amos Black Bean and Corn Salsa. This versitile recipe can be used for meals throughout the week or used as your own personal meal prep.
Ingredients:
16 ounce jar of Jake & Amos Black Bean and Corn Salsa
3 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 ounce can chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime juice, fresh squeezed
Directions:
1. Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with Jake & Amos Black Bean and Corn Salsa, and the can of green chilies.
3. Cook on low until cicken breasts are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. With a thermometer, the center should read at least 165 degress F(74 degrees C).
4. Shred chicken with two forks. Add cilantro and lime juice and mix.
5. Serve with your favorite tacos, corn tortillas, slices of avocado, thin red omion, cheddar cheese, lettuce and sour cream. Also great for enchiladas, nachos, burritos and taco salads.