Crock Pot Tangy Chicken and Black Beans

Dive into the irresistible flavors of Crock Pot Tangy Chicken and Black Beans, a hearty and flavor-packed slow cooker recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Tender shredded chicken is slow-cooked to perfection with protein-rich black beans, zesty diced tomatoes, and a bold, tangy sauce featuring barbecue sauce, honey, and warming spices like cumin and chili powder. Infused with aromatics like garlic and onion, this dish is as comforting as it is vibrant, with a finishing touch of fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness. Serve it over fluffy cooked rice for a complete and satisfying meal that's wholesome, easy to prepare, and full of bold, irresistible flavors. This Crock Pot recipe is perfect for meal prep and sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 cans Black beans
• 1 can Diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 3 cloves minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped Fresh cilantro
• 0 optional for serving Cooked rice

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Crock Pot by spraying the insert lightly with cooking spray or lining it with a slow cooker liner to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly, then add them to the bottom of the Crock Pot.

Step 3

Layer the diced onion and minced garlic over the black beans.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts on top of the onions and beans.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes (with liquid), tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the tangy sauce.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the Crock Pot.

Step 7

Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and set it to cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 8

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the Crock Pot, mixing it with the sauce and beans.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.

Step 10

Serve the tangy chicken and black beans over cooked rice, if desired, for a complete and satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2694.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2673.2

Total Fat 38.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 7561.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 305.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.7g	0%
Total Sugars 108.3g
Protein 271.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 729.4mg	0%
Iron 24.7mg	0%
Potassium 1530.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.0%

Protein: 41.0%

Carbs: 46.1%