Dinner for 8
Crockpot Fiesta Chicken
$8.24for 4260 minServes 8
Chicken cooks slowly with beans, vegetables, taco seasoning, and cream cheese for a rich, gently spiced dinner.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Enchilada, 7 oz$0.16/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.12Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 16 oz$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.24Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 8 oz$0.09/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.72Typical price |
 | Pickles and olives, 6 oz$0.18/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.08Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.48 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 260 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cooker
$2.06 per serving$8.24 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans
- 1 can (7 oz) chopped green chiles
- 1 can (15 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) corn
- 1 can (6 oz) black olives
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese
Steps
- Drain the beans, tomatoes, corn, and olives, then place them in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the green chiles, onion, taco seasoning, and chicken breasts.
- Cook on low for 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Add the cream cheese, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Shred the chicken and stir it into the vegetables and cream cheese.
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