spicy crockpot chicken

I've been trying to use the crockpot for more meals, especially when it's so hot and I don't want to stand in front of the oven/stove.  The biggest challenge I face is planning ahead. It does require knowing what you want for dinner more than an hour in advance, but I think I'm up for the challenge.

In a recent AllRecipes.com search, I came across this one and modified it a bit based on what was available.

ingredients:

2 frozen chicken breasts [boneless and skinless]

6 oz. of TJ's salsa [use milder if you want less punch]

 8 oz. can tomato sauce

2 tsp Mrs. Dash Spicy seasoning

2 tsp ground cumin

1 small bunch cilantro

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/4 red onion, sliced

dash of chili powder
sliced red and green bell peppers

directions:

combine salsa and sauce, stir in spices, onion, garlic and cilantro and add chicken

[be sure to coat both sides]

place the lid on the crock pot and set on low for 7 hours

[closer to 4 hours if the chicken isn't frozen]
With two hours remaining, I added the sliced red and green bell peppers

in the crockpot after 8 hours

shredded chicken

I served our chicken with avocado slices and corn over tortilla chips,
sour cream and/or shredded cheese would have been good additions too.

Be warned, it was rather spicy which is one reason we'll be making it again!

serving suggestion

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