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During the colder months, my family and I crave warm and hearty meals. I am a huge fan of the slow cooker and this Fiesta Chicken recipe is always on rotation at my house. It\u2019s easy to make, with minimal ingredients. My favorite part about this recipe is that it freezes well and makes great leftovers. It\u2019s perfect for meal prep, too. To keep this dish low carb, try serving it over shredded lettuce or cauliflower rice with \u215b cup shredded cheese and a dollop of guacamole.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yield: 8 servings<\/span>
\nPrep Time: 10 min<\/span>
\nCook Time: 5-8 hours<\/span><\/h6>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  • 2.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8-10 thighs depending on size)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • One 15 oz. can of fire roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • One 15 oz. can of black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup of chunky salsa\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup of frozen corn kernels\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1-2 cloves of minced fresh garlic or \u215b tsp. garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 Tbsp. of cumin<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp. of smoked paprika<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp. of dried oregano<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0\u00bd tsp. of sea salt or pink salt<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0\u00bc tsp. of pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Instructions:<\/b><\/h5>\n
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    1. In a slow cooker, mix together tomatoes, beans, corn, garlic, oregano, cumin and paprika. Add cayenne if using.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Season both sides of chicken lightly with salt and pepper and slightly press the pieces into tomato mixture.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Set temperature for 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. When cooking has finished, remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Return shredded chicken to pot and mix with veggies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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