A tasty and simple Crock-Pot recipe with black beans, green chiles, flavorful salsa, and soft chicken. Ideal for a hassle-free dinner with a hint of flair inspired by Mexico.
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup salsa. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon chili powder. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for garnish. Fresh cilantro for garnish optional.
Instructions: In the Crock-Pot, place the chicken breasts. Combine salsa, green chiles, black beans, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Over the chicken in the Crock-Pot, pour the salsa mixture. Cook the chicken for 67 hours on low, covered, or until it's tender and cooked through. Using two forks, shred the chicken and then toss it back into the sauce. You can cover and let the shredded cheddar cheese melt for a few minutes if you'd like. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with tortillas or over rice. Savor your Crock-Pot Chicken with Green Chiles, Black Beans, and Salsa!