Make dinner easy and flavorful with this recipe for Slow Cooker Southwestern 2-Bean Chicken. With clean ingredients and authentic flavors, this is a meal that the whole family will love. Follow the recipe below to make this delicious dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Place the chicken pieces at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño (if desired), garlic, and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for about 6-8 hours, or on high heat for about 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the flavors have developed.
- Gently stir the dish before serving to mix the flavors thoroughly.
- Serve the Slow Cooker Southwestern 2-Bean Chicken hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro for extra freshness.
- Serve with rice, tortilla chips, or as a filling in taco shells to create a complete and flavorful dinner dish.
Enjoy the clean flavors and easy preparation of this Slow Cooker Southwestern 2-Bean Chicken!
