I really like using the crock pot whenever I can. Especially when the kids are in school and if I'm going to have a busy evening. So a few years ago, I picked up a "Fix-It and Forget-It (Lightly)" cookbook from Costco. I haven't used it a whole lot, but it sure has a lot of great ideas in it! One of the few things I tried was a recipe for Chicken Soft Tacos, but I have adapted it a bit and really made it "my own." I haven't made it in years... but I did today and the whole family loved 'em! (Kind of made me wonder why I haven't been making them more.) So, here's another "keeper" for y'all.
Ethan said this dish is now "tied in first" for his "favorite burrito." The other being our Cafe Rio recipe. These are a whole lot easier, so I'm glad I've found something less time-consuming that he likes just as much.
Ingredients:
2-3 frozen chicken breasts
1 can Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 C taco seasoning (= 1 packet)
1 can black beans
1 can corn
Directions:
Stick the frozen chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
In a separate bowl, mix the RoTel, the taco seasoning, and the onions. Pour over the chicken.
Cook on low for about 6 hours.
Take out the chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Add the black beans and cook for about another hour or two.
Then add the can of corn a little before serving.
Serve on tortillas (burrito or soft-taco style) with shredded cheese, sour cream, and lettuce.
Note: I'm not a real stickler to times when using the crock pot... so all those cooking times above are estimates. As long as the chicken is cooked thoroughly, I'm good.
3 comments:
this so sounds super easy! yea!
I love how easy these are! I make them alot. Is that cookbook worth buying? I am really into using my crock pot lately--and could sure use some new ideas!
It is a good cookbook and it gives me a springboard for ideas. Great reference.
My personal recommendation, though: Just collect tried-and-true crockpot recipes from friends. As one of my friends says, "There are a handful of really good meals that come from crockpots, but mostly they just fill the family's tummies." So I think you gotta be kinda careful.
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