Set it and forget it: Slow cooker Southwest chicken

Name: Set it and forget it: Slow cooker Southwest chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 220 min
Ingredients: 2 unit 15-oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 unit 14½-oz can reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 unit 14½-oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained; 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 unit 8-oz jar chunky salsa; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes; 1 tsp ground cumin; ¼ tsp pepper; unit cooked rice

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About this recipe

There’s no chopping or standing over a stove with this super simple slow cooker Southwest chicken recipe.

Combine cans of beans, broth, tomatoes and salsa with whole chicken thighs and a few seasonings, and let it cook in a slow cooker for three to four hours. Shred the chicken with two forks and serve the dish over rice or tortilla chips.

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Directions

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken

Place a liner in the slow cooker for easier cleanup if desired.
In a 2- or 3-quart slow cooker, combine black beans, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, chicken thighs, salsa, corn, parsley, cumin and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
TIP: Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker, then heat through.
Serve the chicken mixture over cooked rice.
TIP: Tortilla chips can be used as an alternative base.