Crockpot Southwest Chicken
Crockpot Southwest Chicken
This is the meal you make when you want dinner handled before calls hit. Crockpot Southwest Chicken delivers tons of protein with just enough flavor to keep everyone happy. Serve it in bowls, wraps, or straight out of the container between calls.
Active Prep Time : 15 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Price : $23.16 ($3.86/firefighter)*
Ingredients
- 2-3 lb chicken breast or thighs (4 large chicken breasts)
- 2, 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
- 2, 15-oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 20 oz frozen corn
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Dump all the ingredients (except the cilantro) into a crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Add cilantro and serve on whole-grain tortillas or cilantro lime rice.
Nutrition
- 1 cup: 290 calories, 36g carbs, 4g fat, 28g protein, 8g fiber
Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F
Megan is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan’s mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.
