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2) Slow-Cooker Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Rice and Black Beans

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Optional: sliced avocado lime wedges, shredded cheese

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour salsa verde, broth, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over chicken.
  2. Cook on low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours, until chicken shreds easily with forks.
  3. Shred chicken in the cooker, stir in cilantro and black beans, and let warm 10 minutes.
  4. Serve over rice with avocado, cheese, and extra lime if you have it.