Hope everyone had a relaxing President’s Day! I had the holiday off, so I spent the day at home doing absolutely nothing–I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. After hosting the lamb supper club last week, a cooking-free weekend sounded quite appealing. But, since this crock-pot recipe is so simple, I didn’t mind whipping it up.
Recipe:
Olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 large red onion, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
Cuban-style black bean and corn salsa
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (28 oz.) San Marzano diced tomatoes
1 package Taco Bell seasoning
Directions:
In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute garlic, onion and jalapenos until aromatic and translucent, about 5-8 minutes.
Place 6 chicken breasts in bottom of crock-pot. Pour garlic, onion and jalapeno mixture on top, then add black bean mixture, tomatoes and taco seasoning.
Cook on low for about 6 hours. Once done, remove chicken breasts and shred, then place back in crock-pot. Serve hot alongside rice, if desired.
–Sweet, Caroline,
I really do wish I lived closer to you! :))
I want to be invited to dinner. Badly! Xx
Love a good crock pot recipe! This looks wonderful for so many different things!
This looks like such a fabulous crockpot meal. I am always looking for more of those Caroline and so glad you shared this one.
Caroline, this looks absolutely fabulous! I really should invest in a crock pot!
:-) Mandy
Another chicken recipe?!?!?! Haha. Love it. This looks great, and is yet another reason why I need to get a slow-cooker. What’s wrong with me, right? I bet this would be great spooned onto a flour tortilla.
I know, right? I can’t get enough of chicken!! Now you need to get your slow-cooker. and speak of the devil, I ate it in a flour tortilla for lunch today!
I really need to get a crockpot. I feel like I’m missing out! Great dish Caroline!
Another great crockpot recipe! Going on my list, Caroline. And you certainly deserved a break after the lamb extravaganza. :)
This figures! I gave my slow cooker away to a charity shop 2 weeks ago. Now that I’m without, here come the recipes! When I get the new one, this recipe will be one of the first to christen it.
Oh nooo of course! Always happens like that, huh?
That looks so tender and delicious – your recipe is fantastic – my mouth is watering!
Mary x
The crock pot is an amazing machine isn’t it? I just love mine. This mexican chicken reminds me of pulled chicken.. but so much more flavorful. I love this recipe
Yummy looking crock pot recipe! Love the simple meals that you even feel up to doing on a lazy weekend :)
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Great recipe! Something I would throw in the crockpot on a day I didn’t feel like cooking. I’m bookmarking for that day which I am sure is in my near future :) Thanks for sharing!
I’ll never get rid of my slow cooker!! It’s exactly for days like you had that I love to be able to not cook but still have a comforting homecooked meal!! Sounds delicious!!
Yum! This looks really delicious. Love the fact that you used Taco Bell seasoning.
Looks so flavourful, I think this would be great with pita bread
I actually have some pita bread that needs to be put to use–great idea!
Mmmmmm! I like both the thought of spending a day not cooking and a good crockpot meal. This looks so juicy delicious too! Yum. Glad you enjoyed your well-deserved day off. :)
Wait a second. I’m totally digging the ingredients, then I come to Taco Bell seasoning?? I never thought I’d see the day Caroline. What a barbaric corporate ingredient to use that has absolutely no place….oh wait a second I eat TB once in a while. Never mind. :-) Seriously though, looks like some good stuff.
I know, I know. Really threw you for a loop there, didn’t I? I told you I was feeling lazy/tired…so dumping a seasoning mix in just seemed like the right thing to do. I’m honestly not a fan of TB and never eat there, but the seasoning mix ain’t all bad!
This looks so tasty! Mmmm mouth is watering as we speak!
What a nice comforting meal, Caroline. Happy Presidents’ day to you too…we just had family day on Monday. I think I might make up my own mix of seasoning, being concerned with the chemicals TB might put into theirs.
Right, I was just feeling extremely lazy, so that’s what happened! Mixing your own seasoning would of course still be delicious. :)
This looks wonderful!!!
I love the delicious combination of flavors used here…
A good crock-pot recipe is always a life saver.
I love the Mexican influence in your dishes Caroline… I’m a big fan and the crock-pot makes it so accessible. This looks fabulous.
Why thank you Kelly! Can you tell that the Mexican cuisine is my favorite? Oops I’m that obvious, ha!
Oh, that looks AMAZING! I love crock pot meals and this one is a winner!
I so wish I’d had Monday off! At least I got to work from home so I could prep for the vegan french dinner party. :)
This looks so good! I really love that you used San Marzanos – those are the only canned tomatoes I cook with these days.
I completely agree–San Marzanos all the way! x
that looks might hearty and warm..i love it…
What a yummy looking dish. It looks like great comfort food.
low and slow sounds perfect for when you don’t want to actually be in the kitchen :)
Very cool, Caroline!
I can only imagine how this smells while cooking!
I just love Mexican flavors
It looks delicious from the picture, and it looks easy to make from the recipe! After cooking for 6 hours, it must be amazing. I need a crock pot, really!
This looks delicious, I may use this on my next “not another taco tuesday,” as a filling.