Cinco de Mayo Eve Chicken Slow Cooker

Cinco de Mayo Eve Chicken Slow Cooker

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Cinco de Mayo Eve Chicken Slow Cooker. This quick chicken dish is my go-to on busy nights when I want a party feel but just dump stuff in the slow cooker and chill. The fun part? We start with frozen chicken pot pie bites—they turn soft and yummy with a creamy sauce from salsa and easy add-ins. It’s not real Mexican food, but it uses those tasty flavors for a no-fuss family meal that smells so good, kids run to the kitchen early.

Toss frozen chicken bites in your slow cooker with salsa, cream soup, black beans, and cheese. Let it bubble low and slow for tender bites in creamy sauce. Serve over rice or in tacos with lime and avocado. Perfect for easy dinners or parties—family loves building their own plates!

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (24-28 oz) frozen chicken pot pie bites (keep them frozen)

  • 2 cups jarred salsa (mild or medium, red or green)

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

  • 1 can of black beans (15 oz), wash them and take out the water

  • 1 cup shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese, split in half

Cinco de Mayo Eve Chicken: Directions

  1. Spray your 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray so it’s easy to clean.

  2. Dump the frozen chicken pot pie bites in the bottom. Spread them flat. No need to thaw!

  3. In a bowl, mix salsa and cream of chicken soup until smooth. No big lumps okay.

  4. Add black beans to the mix. Pour it all over the chicken bites. Don’t stir—just cover them.

  5. Put the lid on. Cook on LOW 4-5 hours or HIGH 2.5-3 hours. Bites should be hot, soft, and sauce bubbly.

  6. Use a spoon to break up the bites into small pieces. Mix into sauce. Add salt or pepper if you want.

  7. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese on top. Cover and cook on LOW 5-10 more minutes until cheese melts.

  8. Stir once. Add last 1/4 cup cheese on top if you like. Switch to WARM and serve from the pot.

Serve over hot rice, cilantro rice, or quinoa. Or make tacos in warm tortillas with lettuce, avocado, and lime. Add beans, chips, salsa, or guac on the side. For a party, make a build-your-own bar with cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, and tomatoes.

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