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picante chicken

A spicy and flavorful crockpot chicken dish with black beans, tomatoes, and peppers, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 7
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans black beans
  • 3.5 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 pcs red bell pepper minced
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp oregano
  • 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 medium scallions diced
  • 1 pcs lime wedges for serving
  • 1 pcs Haas avocado sliced
  • 0.25 cup sour cream for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place one can of beans and 2 cups of chicken broth into a blender; puree until smooth and add to the slow cooker.
  2. Add remaining beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, bell pepper, green chiles, cumin, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chicken breasts, and half of the cilantro to the slow cooker.
  3. Set the slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. Once done, remove chicken and shred with two forks.
  5. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, add remaining cilantro, scallions, and season to taste.
  6. Serve hot with lime wedges, sliced avocado, and optional sour cream.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a flavorful, spicy dinner in a slow cooker, ideal for busy weeknights.