Cilantro Lime Chicken (Crockpot & Stove Recipes) - Strict 30 Approved

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts
• 2 cups black beans, cooked, no salt added
• 1 red pepper, diced
• ½ cup onion, diced
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 serrano (or jalapeno) peppers, minced (optional)
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• Optional toppings for serving: salsa, avocado, ezekiel wraps
• *brown rice- can be cooked ahead of time and frozen or cooked just prior to serving

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a large ziploc bag and freeze flat.
2. Prior to cooking, defrost over night in the refrigerator or under cold running water.
3. Dump contents into the crockpot. Add a little bit of water to the bag, shake it around and add to crockpot to help get some of the cilantro out if it sticks to the bag.
4. Cook on low 4-6 hours.
5. Shred chicken breasts and serve over rice, as is or in ezekiel wraps.