Crock Pot Mexican Chicken

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken - Chew Nibble NoshThis is one of those “It’s so Easy, it’s Almost Embarrassing”  recipes.  Since we all know that it takes a lot to embarrass me, I figured I’d go ahead and share it.  A friend of mine passed this recipe on to me years ago, and it’s been in a pretty steady rotation at my house ever since.  Crock Pot dinners don’t get much simpler, so it’s perfect for a crazy busy run-the-kids-everywhere kind of day.

All you need is a can of black beans, a can of corn, a block of cream cheese, a jar of salsa, and about 1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken.

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