If there were an award for the most magical kitchen appliance, the slow cooker would win hands down.

If you don’t haveblack beanson hand, pinto also works.

This recipe was developed by Paige Grandjean.

Top View of Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Served in White Bowl with Metal Spoon, Surrounded by a Lime Wedge to the Side and a White Napkin

Jennifer Causey

Ingredients

6cupslow-sodium chicken broth

4boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)

cans black beans, drained and rinsed

115-oz.

Cover and cook on low until chicken is very tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Remove chicken and, using 2 forks, shred into bite-size pieces.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.