That’s cold. But this Slow Cooker Chicken Santa Fe is really hot.

And super easy.

Just throw 4 ingredients into the slow cooker. Come back 4 hours later and you’ve got some southwestern style chicken ready to go. Make this as spicy as you like with your choice of salsa heat.

I like to serve the chicken rolled in a tortilla, but it would be great over rice.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Santa Fe

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup bottled thick and chunky salsa
2 lbs boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Warmed tortillas, to serve

Directions:

1. In a 3-1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker, mix together the black beans, corn, and 1/2 cup of the salsa. Top with the chicken breasts, then pour the remaining 1/2 cup salsa over the chicken.

2. Cover and cook on high setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken is tender and white throughout.

3. Remove chicken to a cutting board, shred, then transfer to a bowl and mix with cheddar. Spoon mixture into tortillas, top with some of the sauce left in the slow cooker and roll up to eat.

Serves 6

Recipe slightly adapted from The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever by Natalie Haughton

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