Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

911spatcher's Note:

I received this recipe from a work friend. She says it is delish and claims even her pickiest eater loves this. This would be great with some spanish rice and some tortillas.

• Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ old el paso thick & chunky salsa
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans , drained and rinsed
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole corn , drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped

Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a 12 inch skillet heat oil over med-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown.
2. In a 3 1/2-5 quart slow cooker, mix salsa, beans and corn. Top with chicken.
3. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until the juice of the chicken is clear when center of the thickest part is cut (180 degrees).
4. Sprinkle chicken and vegetable mixture with cilantro.