A slow cooker recipe that got me through some hard times!

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

Add 2 chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker.

If using, add 1 diced onion or a bag of frozen pepper and onion stir fry.

Open and add 1 can of chili beans (undrained) to the slow cooker.

Open and add 1 can of seasoned black beans (undrained) to the slow cooker.

Open and add 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies to the slow cooker.

Open and add 1 can of corn (undrained) to the slow cooker.

Open and add 1 can of tomato sauce to the slow cooker.

Open and add 1 can of chicken broth to the slow cooker.

Add 1 packet of taco seasoning to the slow cooker.

Stir the ingredients in the slow cooker to distribute them.

Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.

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