Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew

"Easy, filling, low fat and low calorie! What more could you ask of a recipe? Adjust the spice factor according to your family's likes by omitting the chiles (in tomato mixture) or adding some chopped jalapenos."
 
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Ready In:
6hrs 10mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix everything together in a slow cooker except chicken.
  • Lay chicken on top and cover.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken and shred.
  • Return chicken to slow cooker and stir together.
  • Top with cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips, if desired.

Questions & Replies

  1. I only have a can of cream style corn. Will that still work in this recipe?
     
  2. I only have a can of cream style corn. Will that still work in this recipe?
     
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Reviews

  1. This was extremely tasty and simple! I used 1 can of Ro-Tel and 1 can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes as well as a can of pintos instead of kidney beans because that is what was in the pantry. The flavor of this stew was AMAZING! Especially considering, you throw it in, shred the chicken and voila! I am DEFINITELY making this again with no changes :)
     
  2. Easy and yummy! I left out the onion because I made it before I went to work early in the morning. I used hot Rotel tomatoes because we like it hot. Next time, I will chop some green pepper and onion the night before to throw in. Thanks for a super easy and tasty recipe!
     
  3. This was absolutely delicious. I added a can of tomato paste by mistake. I like a thicker stew, so the addition was perfect. I ate it served over brown rice topped with a little cheese and sour cream. Yummy!!
     
  4. Yumm, yumm, yumm! I was looking for something fast easy and light to cook over the weekend for lunches this week and this was just perfect. As I was putting it together, I realized I was out of black beans (everything was already in the crock pot) so I decided to proceed with pinto beans instead. Added a teaspoon of cumin as well as I like the smokiness it adds to fare of this sort. The stew was hearty filling and bursting with flavor. It was also pretty mild so if you are seeking some heat drop in that jalapeno as the posting chef suggests. For me this made six good size serving all of which I will enjoy, lapping up every drop with a little corn bread. Thanks!
     
  5. Putting a packet of taco seasoning in a stew is a great idea! This was super tasty. I did make some changes though. I just cut up the raw chicken and mixed it in with the other ingredients at the start, and I used a LOT of chopped dried chili peppers. Tasted great, and the leftovers were even better. Try topping this with shredded cheddar, greek yogurt, green onions, and sliced serrano peppers... SO GOOD
     
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Tweaks

  1. This is an awesome recipe!! I cut the recipe in half & used just black beans, 1 (101/2 oz) can of mild Rotel, my own taco seasoning, added 1 cup veggie broth & used 3 oz tomato paste instead of the tomato sauce. The chicken, once cooked, just shredded apart so easily. I think this cooked down in about 5 hours. Thank you so much for sharing!
     
  2. Yumm, yumm, yumm! I was looking for something fast easy and light to cook over the weekend for lunches this week and this was just perfect. As I was putting it together, I realized I was out of black beans (everything was already in the crock pot) so I decided to proceed with pinto beans instead. Added a teaspoon of cumin as well as I like the smokiness it adds to fare of this sort. The stew was hearty filling and bursting with flavor. It was also pretty mild so if you are seeking some heat drop in that jalapeno as the posting chef suggests. For me this made six good size serving all of which I will enjoy, lapping up every drop with a little corn bread. Thanks!
     

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