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Famous Tex-Mex Dip

Time: 3 hours 45 minutes

Yield: 16 servings

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Snap a photo because Famous Tex-Mex Dip is about to walk the red carpet to your table! Tender shredded chicken, delicately spiced, mixed with summery corn and vibrant salsa for a wonderfully flavorful dip just ready to be scooped up! Cheese and savory green onions add a new depth and dimension to what is already a deliciously delectable dip! Famous Tex-Mex Dip is about to take the appetizer world by storm!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen petite corn, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • fresh cilantro, optional, to taste, minced, for garnish
  • tortilla chip scoops, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Place the chicken in a 1 1/2-quart slow cooker.

Step 2 -Sprinkle the chicken with the chili powder and drizzle the lime juice over top.

Step 3 -Cover and cook the chicken on low until tender, about 3-4 hours.

Step 4 -Transfer the chicken from the slow cooker, discarding the cooking liquids.

Step 5 -Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker.

Step 6 -Add the corn and the salsa to the slow cooker and cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 7 -Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

Step 8 -Stir in the cheddar cheese, the bell pepper, and the green onions.

Step 9 -Sprinkle the dip with the cilantro.

Step 10 -Serve with the tortilla scoops.

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