This is not only Big B's favorite dinner, but it is my favorite thing to cook; because it is SO simple!
It's easy to say it's a win-win, & you should probably make it for dinner tonight.
Technically, I don't even know what this should be called...
Big B eats it in corn tortilla shells, I eat it with chips, as a dip. you can pour a cup of water in it before you cook it & call it Tortilla soup (that's Big B's favorite). Some similar pinterest recipes mention eating it over rice as well. It's also delicious cold, as a midnight snack by itself...
The reason this meal has stolen my heart, is because there is no measuring.
The only thing you kinda-sorta have to pay attention to, is the package size of chicken your buying, find the one closest to 1 1/2 pounds. That's it. the rest is a full can of this, one jar of that, a packet of this, pour in the whole bag of that. No measuring things out. Which is nice, because crock pot meals take all day to cook anyway, I love that it's not taking any extra time to prep.
pro tip; Every time I make this, I have learned to double the recipe, which allows me to Seal-a-meal at least two large bags of it to freeze, so we can have the delicious meal without having to wait all day for it every time.
What you'll need:
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 16 oz. jar of salsa
- 15 oz. can of black beans
- 8-12 oz. bag of 'southwest' style frozen veggies.
Directions:
- place chicken evenly in crock pot
- sprinkle taco seasoning packet over chicken
- pour jar of salsa over chicken
- top off with can of black beans, and frozen veggies.
- if the chicken is not completely covered by ingredients, pour a little water in it until its covered.
- let it simmer in crock pot on high for 2 hours, then switch it to low for 4-6 hours.
- shred chicken with forks, and stir all the ingredients up.
- keep on warm until ready to serve.
The following ingredients are the exact ones I like to use;
Newman's Own Medium Pineapple Salsa
Birdseye Steamfresh Southwest Style Protein Blend Frozen Vegetables
Kroger Classic Taco Seasoning Sauce
I believe I also use Kroger brand can of black beans
The chicken I use, is ones that I got on sale, & froze, so I don't know what brand it was.
Please feel free to comment any variations on how you improved this recipe! I'd love to try them!
