This no-fuss Mexican recipe is flavorful, filling and easy to make — just let your slow cooker do the work! Plus, it’s a great source of lean protein and fiber — and a hit with the kids!
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Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
2 15-ounce cans salt-free diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
1 can chopped mild green chilies (drained)
1 15-ounce can no salt added black beans (drained)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups sodium-free chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
4 corn tortillas, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 tablespoon per serving)
Lime wedges
Directions
- Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine tomatoes, chilies, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, cumin and chicken broth in a bowl.
- Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker. Adjust seasonings, adding more broth if necessary.
- Just before serving, add tortillas and cilantro to slow cooker. Stir to blend.
- Serve in soup bowls, topping each serving with cheese and a squeeze of lime juice
Nutrition information (per serving)
Makes 6 servings
Serving = 1 1/2 cup
Calories: 336
Fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 238 mg
Potassium: 256 mg
