Siesta Salsa Chicken
Slow cooked chicken in a Mexican salsa inspired sauce.
Equipment
- 3.5L or larger slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 kg skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut into strips
- 1 red capsicum, diced
- 185 gram can of corn kernals, drained
- 435 gram can of refried beans – we use mild, but can be hot if you prefer
- 300 gram jar of salsa – we use mild, but can be hot if you prefer
- 35 gram sachet of taco seasoning – we use mild, but can be hot if you prefer
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker to mix well
- Cook on LOW for 5hrs
- Serving Suggestions: Beautiful served on rice with a dollop of sour cream on top if you like!This can also be served on tortilla wraps with mixed salad leaves and tomato and avocado for a fun family feed!
- Notes: Adjust heat level to your family's spice preferences.Thigh can be swapped for breast but I recommend thigh for best results as breast does tend to dry out more. If using breast I'd reduce cook time to 3-4hrs instead.This recipe inspired by my Shredded Siesta Chicken recipe in the Ready Set Slow Book
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a thumbs up from my family on this recipe they want nanny to make it again thanks for sharing
I followed the recipe exactly except I added a handful of peas. There’s enough left for two more meals for the two of us and it was delicious. I left it on low for six hours and probably should have stuck to the 5 hours but we had unexpected visitors! Did some Mexican rice to go with it. 10/10 from hubz.
I wasn’t sure about this one, but super glad I gave it a go. I’ve never used refried beans before, but they gave a great flavour and texture to the sauce. I cooked it using the ‘tea-towel trick’ which gave a nice thick sauce. The first night I served it with plain white rice. There was enough for two people for two nights plus a lunch. The second night I served in on top of Mexican flavoured corn chips, dolloped with sour cream and a quick salsa of 2 diced tomatoes and quarter of a red onion finely diced. I have saved this to my Favourites and will be making it again.
Absolutely delicious. 😋😋😋😋😋
Served at a Mexican evening with family. I added grated carrot and more tomatoes to make it go further. 8 adults eating this along with other mains and condiments. I have lots left over.
Enjoyed by all and so versatile! I’ll certainly make it again.
I served it with rice and served in my double slow cooker. 🎉🙏🍗😍😋✨✨
So so tasty, goodness knows why I waited so long to Mathis. Added 2 hot home grown chillies to spice it up a little & served on baked potatoes. Definitely making again.