Name: Make minimal mess with this Mexican Tortilla Chicken recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 245 min
Yield: 4-6

Make minimal mess with this Mexican Tortilla Chicken recipe

TIP: Replace burrito spice mix with taco spice mix or Mexican seasoning of choice. We used Perfect Italiano Perfect Mexican grated cheese blend.

Two bowls of chili chicken with cheese, guacamole, cilantro, and lime slices on a textured grey surface.

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Serves 4-6

Prep

Cook

Total

4H 5M

Ingredients

4 x 250g chicken breast fillets (1kg)

1 large red onion, chopped

1 large yellow or red capsicum, chopped

400g can Mexican bean mix, drained, rinsed

250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved

40g packet burrito spice mix

700g jar passata

375g jar Thick 'N Chunky salsa

6 flour tortillas, cut into thick strips

150g packet Perfect Mexican grated cheese

GUACAMOLE

1 avocado, halved, stone removed

1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander, plus sprigs to serve

1 tblsp lime juice, plus wedges to serve

Method

Step 1

Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in the removable bowl of a 5 to 6-litre slow cooker. Scatter over onion, capsicum, bean mix, and tomatoes. Sprinkle with spice mix. Stir in passata, salsa, and 3/4 cup water. Cover with lid.

Step 2

Cook on high for 4 hours.

Step 3

Meanwhile to make guacamole, mash avocado in a small bowl. Stir in coriander and juice. Season with salt.

Step 4

Remove chicken from slow cooker. Shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker. Stir in tortilla strips. Scatter cheese over top. Cover with lid.

Step 5

Cook on High for 35 to 40 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Step 6

Serve with guacamole, coriander sprigs and lime wedges.

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