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picante chicken

A spicy and flavorful crockpot chicken recipe made with a blend of peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 7
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans black beans
  • 3.5 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 red bell pepper (minced)
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp oregano
  • 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 medium scallions
  • lime wedges for serving
  • 1 medium hass avocado (sliced)
  • sour cream for serving optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place one can of beans into a blender with 2 cups of chicken broth and blend until smooth; add the mixture to the slow cooker.
  2. Add remaining beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, bell pepper, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chicken breasts, and half the cilantro to the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
  5. Add fresh scallions, remaining cilantro, and season to taste.
  6. Serve hot with lime wedges, sliced avocado, and optional sour cream.

Notes

A quick and spicy chicken soup ideal for chilly days, packed with flavor.