New Favorite

I made this for the first time last night and it is SO good. I got it from the Skinnytaste website. Casseroles and dishes made in the crock pot that yield leftovers work the best for our family. Nick and I lead crazy busy lives, and often do not eat at the same time. Some weeks Nick is not home at all, other weeks he is at home, although that still doesn't guarantee I will see a lot of him. School keeps me from having a lot of free time, and Nick sometimes works 70 hours in a week. I said all that to say, quick dishes that will make several meals are a lifesaver for me.

 

Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

 Slow cooked shredded chicken with corn, tomatoes and black beans. Prep this the night before and turn your crock pot on in the morning for an easy weeknight meal.

 Serve over rice or in a bowl with nachos on the side, and don't forget the toppings. Chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, fat free yogurt or sour cream and reduced fat cheddar are my favorites.

Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 8 servings • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 190 • Fat: 1.5 g • Fiber: 5.6 g • Carbs: 23.1 g • Protein: 21 g

Ingredients:

·         24 oz (1 1/2) lbs chicken breast

·         14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies

·         15 oz can black beans

·         8 oz frozen corn

·         1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

·         14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth

·         3 scallions, chopped

·         1 tsp garlic powder

·         1 tsp onion powder

·         1 tsp cumin

·         1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)

·         salt to taste

Directions:

 

Combine chicken broth, beans (drained), corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot . Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top.  

Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Adjust salt and seasoning to taste. Serve over rice or tortillas and your favorite toppings.

 

You can find another one of my favorite recipes here and here .

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!