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2-PACKET CHICKEN

Serves 4

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (frozen is fine)
• 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning (or see recipe for homemade)
• 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch salad dressing mix (or see recipe for homemade)
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• Taco shells, corn tortillas, or hot cooked rice or quinoa, for serving

Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Put the chicken into the insert, and sprinkle with the seasoning mixes. Top with the tomatoes. And that’s it—no need to add any additional liquid. Cover, and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve shredded in taco shells or corn tortillas, or on top of rice or quinoa.

The Verdict

This is lazy cooking at its finest—this flavorful dinner comes together in roughly 2½ minutes, and utilizes pantry and freezer staples. I toss my chicken halves in frozen solid, and they cook beautifully. If you’re feeding more people, you can add a can of rinsed beans and/or a can of corn niblets.