Crockpot Chicken Recipe

I love my crockpot. It's great for year round use. I usually make beef or pork, but occasionally I make chicken. The following is a family favorite. It is not a good recipe to go off and leave all day while at work, but it's great if you have a busy day at home or have some errands to run during the day.


Crockpot Mexican Chicken



• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 (16 oz) jar picante sauce or salsa (either is good)
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 can corn
• 1 can black beans



Pour a little oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and brown chicken on both sides.
Place the chicken in the crock pot and pour salsa/picante over.
Add the garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on Low 4 hours.
Remove the chicken and shred with a fork, then put the chicken back in the crock pot.
Cover and continue to cook on Low for 1 hour.
Stir in the corn and black beans.
Cover and continue cooking 1 hour.





Serve with tortilla chips or as tacos in soft or hard shell tortillas. Also may top with sour
cream or guacamole.





My family likes to make tacos out of the mix and top with cheese. I have served rice, refried beans and guacamole with it. Drizzle a little ranch dressing over the meat before you serve it if you like. It's super delish. This is awesome to make for taco bar and movie night with the family.