el pollo cinco de mayo•slow cooker mexican chicken

Name: El Pollo Cinco de Mayo•Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can(s) (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can(s) (12 oz.) corn kernels and its juice; 1 can(s) (10 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, such as ro*tel®; 3/4 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 large red pepper, diced; 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely diced; 8 large green onions, chopped; 1 large roma tomato, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) chipotle chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) ancho chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use peppercorns); 2 large chicken breasts, halved and seasoned

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Jul 20, 2019

This slow cooker recipe is packed with yumminess! You can either serve it over rice or in a tortilla with avocado, sour cream (crema) and shredded cheese.

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Shredded pork in a tortilla with sour cream and avocado slices.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 9 Hr 30 Min

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (12 oz.) corn kernels and its juice
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, such as ro*tel®
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 large red pepper, diced
1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely diced
8 large green onions, chopped
1 large roma tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use peppercorns)
2 large chicken breasts, halved and seasoned

How To Make el pollo cinco de mayo•slow cooker mexican chicken

Step 1

In the crock pot, combine all ingredients except chicken breasts. Season chicken and lay atop the beans mixture. Cook on Low for 9 ½ hours or High for 6 hours.

Step 2

About ½ hour before the end of cooking time, remove chicken from slow cooker and shred into strands. Return chicken to crock pot and stir into beans mixture. Continue cooking for 30 minutes more. Serve over Mexican rice or tortillas with grated cheese and sour cream
Step 3

Note: Cut cooked chicken breasts in half and place them in the bowl of stand mixer with the paddle attached. Run on medium (6) speed for 15 to 20 seconds or until chicken is well-shredded. For hand mixer, cut chicken into smaller pieces
Step 4

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