Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken
Source of Recipe
AllYou 4/05
List of Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup green or red salsa, plus more for serving
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 4 oz sharp Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 can (15 oz) red beans, heated
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- soft, fresh corn tortillas, warmed for serving
Instructions
- Combine broth, salsa and flour in a slow cooker, whisking to blend. Stir in onion, then arrange chicken in the pot, smooth side up. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Remove chicken breast halves to a plate. Ladle sauce from pot into a blender and puree. Stir in sour cream. Return sauce and chicken to the pot. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Arrange chicken on plates and top with shredded cheese. Serve with beans, lettuce, additional salsa and tortillas.
Final Comments
Serves: 6
Warm up your tortillas. Wrap a stack of tortillas in a sheet of foil and heat in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
Whip together 5 minute guacamole. For a quick dip, mash up a ripe avocado and stir in salsa to taste.
Heat up nachos. Layer unsalted tortilla chips on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top with chopped leftover chicken and cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes.
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