Crock Pot Southwest Chicken Casserole

This may be too easy to be this good. Cheesy Southwest chicken casserole is crock pot easy and a great tasting everyday meal. We all need easy meals.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 10 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexician, Southwest

Servings:

Calories: 375kcal

Author: Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

Ingredients

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
14 oz tomato sauce
14 oz black beans rinsed
10 oz RoTel
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup dry pasta
1 cup shredded cheese like Cheddar or a Mexican blend

Instructions

Trim two skinless boneless chicken breast of any visible fat.
Add one 14 oz can tomato sauce, 14 oz can black beans rinsed, 10.5 oz can of RoTel, one teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1 cup dry pasta (uncooked) to a smaller crock pot. Here I use my 3.5 qt pot. Mix well.
Add two trimmed skinless boneless chicken breast. Push down into the liquid until covered.
Cook on low for 4 hours total. At 3 hours into the cooking, remove the chicken and shred.
Add chicken back along with 3/4 cup shredded cheese of your choice. Mix well then top with 1/4 cup of the cheese.
Cook for the final hour.

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