Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
4-6 hours on low, or 2-3 hours on high
Difficulty Level:
1 (simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and taco seasoning mix. Pour over the chicken.
- Add the black beans, corn, green chiles, red onion, and cilantro to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Serve the shredded chicken in tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lettuce.
Nutritional Information:
(per serving, with 4 servings per recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- Flavorful and juicy shredded chicken
- Authentic Mexican flavors
- Easy to prepare and cook
- Perfect for a crowd
User Comments:
- "These tacos were amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect." - Sarah
- "I made these tacos for my family and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!" - Jessica
- "These tacos are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're so easy to make and so delicious." - David
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken in a Dutch oven over low heat for 1-2 hours, or until cooked through.
- Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lettuce.