I think a visit to my local chapter of Chocoholics Anonymous may be in order. I’ve consumed copious quantities of the sweet stuff in the past two days!
First, some TDF Homemade Fudge Sauce (had the consistency of warm brownie batter…went back for seconds of just the sauce…omg) over some peppermint ice cream at work yesterday, and today I chowed on a Milk Chocolate Pecan Turtle and Dark Chocolate Ganache filled White Chocolate Snowman! All completely worth it, I’m just saying – too much chocolate makes IGE go blehhhh. To vegetables!
Or crock pot dinners! (I may need to do a little research into crock pot-aholics anonymous as well…just sayin’!) Tonight: Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken.
This easy crock pot recipe is so, so good and packed with flavor. We looooved it!
Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken
Serves 8
Adapted from Skinny Taste
Ingredients:
1 can chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
8oz frozen corn
3 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
Salt, to taste
2 large chicken breasts, thawed
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients from chicken broth to salt in crock pot. Salt chicken breasts, lay on top of mixture and cook on low for 7Â hours.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to crock pot, stir to combine, taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve over cooked rice, or in tortillas. Top with more green onions, sour cream, cheese and fresh cilantro.
HO-ly cow, this was so flavorful! Sometimes, at least for me, the combination of black beans, diced tomatoes, corn and green chilis can be kind of flavorless for whatever reason. This was SO delicious though! I’m giving credit to the green onions and cilantro. :)
The chicken was cooked to tender, flaky perfection. It literally shredded itself!
The bed for my santa fe chicken was some brown rice.
Which I cooked up for about 25 minutes, then added a wee bit of butter, salt and cilantro. Some lime juice would have been perfection, but alas, I found myself limeless tonight.
One thing – cheese is a must with this dish. Just a sprinkle will do ya’. It just kind of brings all the flavors together in one, gooey bite. YUM!!
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Laura 10.23.2012
Had your Santa Fe Chicken tonight and put it over your Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice. Yummy and the cauliflower rice made it even more healthy. I am not typically a cook but have been having a great time trying new recipes from your site. I have been picking 1-2 new recipes to try every week. Thanks
Iowa Girl Eats 10.23.2012
That’s great to hear, Laura! Glad you are enjoying!
Megan 09.03.2012
This recipe was under the freezer friendly recipes…have you tried freezing it and if you have,what is your method?
Thanks!
Iowa Girl Eats 09.04.2012
Yep! I use Gladware Freezerware to freeze, then use the defrost setting on my microwave, followed by 1-3 minutes full power to reheat!
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Susie 06.03.2010
If I used 4 chicken breasts would I need to double the rest of the ingredients?
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I made this Monday night and it was delicious. I added an extra can of stewed tomatoes and a sliced onion into the pot and it was delish. We had the chicken mix in tacos on Monday and in taco salads on Tuesday. It was good enough to have two nights in a row for sure! Thanks!
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I always procrastinate on unpacking and end up not knowing where half my things are, so I definitely think it’s worse.
I actually kind of enjoy packing because I get to make lists and be very organized, so I don’t mind it at all.
AP 12.18.2009
Paula – cumin and cilantro are different things. You might be thinking of coriander, the seed from the cilantro plant. Cumin is one of the main ingredients in most taco seasonings.
Casey 12.18.2009
Unpacking is definitely worse! Packing is the fun part…picking out all the outfits. Which leads to the many more items in your suitcase that you need and then the washing and putting away when you get home…