Pollo in Valhalla

Pollo in Valhalla is an easy crockpot meal that takes some spicy elements and combines them with chicken to create a hearty dinner. It can also easily be modified for those who prefer a milder meal.

Course: Main Course

Keyword: black beans, chicken, chicken breasts, chili powder, crockpot, cumin, diced green chiles, easy meal, garlic powder, onion powder, pickled jalapenos, salsa, slow cooker

Ingredients

4 large chicken breasts
2 heaping teaspoons cumin
2 heaping teaspoons garlic powder
2 heaping teaspoons onion powder
2 heaping teaspoons chili powder
16 ounce jar spicy salsa
15.25 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
2 cans diced chile peppers
1 cup pickled jalapenos drained
prepared Mexican rice for serving

Instructions

Add the chicken to the bottom of the crock pot and sprinkle the seasoning over top.
Pour in the entire jar of salsa, along with the black beans, diced chiles (you don’t need to drain them) and the jalapenos.
Cook on low for six hours.
Shred the chicken and mix into the sauce, and serve over Mexican rice.