Lunch

Salsa Chicken

Recipe by Meal Prep Manual
chicken free meal prep
Salsa Chicken

About This Recipe

Shredded chicken breasts cooked in the crockpot paired with sautéed peppers and onions with refried black beans.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 14 oz can chicken broth ⁣
  • 2 cups salsa ⁣
  • 2 cans black beans ⁣ (30oz)
  • 1 tbsp cumin ⁣
  • 1/4 cup jack cheese ⁣
  • 3 medium bell peppers
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil⁣
  • Cilantro ⁣

Instructions

  1. Put the chicken and broth in a crockpot. Cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 4 hours. ⁣
  2. Remove the chicken from crockpot when finished cooking and shred. Add salsa and mix. Season to taste. ⁣
  3. Cut onion and peppers into strips. Sauté in oil until soft. ⁣
  4. Add black beans to a pot. Bring to a light boil and mash the beans into a paste. Add oil if necessary. Cook until the liquid has reduced (probably 8-10 minutes). Add cumin, salt and pepper to taste. ⁣
  5. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your ingredients 5 ways. Top the beans with a little bit of jack cheese. ⁣
Source: This recipe is from Meal Prep Manual. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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