Dinner for 5
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
Chicken and dry pinto beans cook with salsa and taco seasoning in a slow cooker until tender.
$6.36for 4 servings
$1.59 per serving$6.36 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 250 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 16, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
MexicanGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cooker
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.95 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 jar your favorite salsa
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 lb dry pinto beans
- 2 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 oz or more light cream cheese (optional)
- salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Add the dry pinto beans, salsa, water, chicken breasts, taco seasoning, and salt to a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, until the beans are tender and the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir it into the beans.
- Stir in the cream cheese, if using, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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