INGREDIENTS

1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer (you can also use chicken broth instead)
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)
crushed tortilla chips (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the onion, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker.

2. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend.

3. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients.

4. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.

5. Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and shred.

6. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours.

7. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.