Southwest Chicken

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
• Sweet red and yellow pepper strips, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions, optional

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer three-fourths each of the corn and beans and half of the salsa. Arrange chicken over salsa; top with remaining corn, beans and salsa. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
Shred chicken with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Top with the peppers, sour cream, cheese and onions if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 cup (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 234 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 678 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.