Tender chicken cooked in salsa atop rice, beans, corn, and fresh toppings—easy, colorful, and satisfying summer meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lb)
→ Sauce
02 - 2 cups tomato salsa (choose mild, medium, or hot)
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Bowls
08 - 2 cups cooked brown or white rice
09 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
10 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
→ Toppings (optional)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 avocado, diced
13 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
16 - Lime wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Arrange chicken breasts at the base of the slow cooker.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together tomato salsa, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour mixture evenly over chicken.
03 - Secure lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
04 - Remove cooked chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to slow cooker and toss to thoroughly coat with sauce.
05 - Distribute cooked rice between bowls. Top each with black beans, corn, and salsa-infused shredded chicken.
06 - Finish with cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheese, cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of lime as desired. Serve warm.
