Description
- This Slow Cooker Dump Meal is the ultimate convenience dinner. Simply “dump” the ingredients into the slow cooker, set it, and forget it. A hearty, flavorful dish made with minimal effort—perfect for busy days!
Ingredients
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1 lb chicken breast or thighs (frozen or fresh)
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1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
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1 can (15 oz) kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup frozen corn
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1 packet taco seasoning or chili seasoning
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips, or avocado
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients: Add the chicken breasts (or thighs), diced tomatoes, beans, corn, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
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Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
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Shred Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked and tender, shred it using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
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Serve: Serve the dish hot, topped with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, or tortilla chips for a fun crunch.
Notes
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Make It Spicy: Add a chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to give the meal a spicy kick.
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Vegetarian Version: Swap the chicken for a plant-based protein like tofu, tempeh, or more beans.
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Meal Prep Tip: This meal stores well in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
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Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! You can add guacamole, sliced avocado, or even a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 60mg