Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
15 ounce

black beans

drained and rinsed

30 ounce

corn

drained

1 cup

thick & chunky salsa

4 unit

boneless skinless chicken breasts

cut into chunks

0.5 cup

salsa

1 tbsp

cornstarch

mixed with

0.1 cup

cold water

a little

8 ounce

cream cheese

cut into chunks

0.5 cup

shredded cheddar cheese

as desired

Step 1
~15 min

Drain and rinse black beans.

Step 2
~15 min

Drain corn.

Step 3
~15 min

Place black beans, corn, and 1 cup of salsa in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 4
~15 min

Cut chicken breasts into chunks.

Step 5
~15 min

Place chicken chunks on top of the bean and corn mixture.

Step 6
~15 min

Pour remaining 1/2 cup of salsa over the chicken.

Step 7
~15 min

Cook on high for 3 hours.

Step 8
~15 min

Mix cornstarch with a little cold water.

Step 9
~15 min

Stir cornstarch mixture into the crock pot.

Step 10
~15 min

Add cream cheese chunks and stir gently.

Step 11
~15 min

Continue cooking on high until the cream cheese is melted.

Step 12
~15 min

Serve over rice, with or without shredded cheddar cheese.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a can of diced tomatoes for extra flavor.

Adjust the amount of salsa to your preferred spice level.

For a thicker sauce, use a little more cornstarch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped the night before.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve over rice

Serve with tortilla chips

Serve in lettuce wraps

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Coleslaw
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern USA

Cultural Significance

Reflects the fusion of Native American and Spanish culinary influences.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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