Crock Pot Tex Mex Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and effortless Crock Pot Tex Mex Chicken recipe! Bursting with bold Southwestern spices, tender shredded chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. With just 15 minutes of prep time, your slow cooker does all the work, turning simple pantry staples into a savory, melt-in-your-mouth filling perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or served over rice. Customize with shredded cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for the ultimate Tex-Mex experience. This recipe is ideal for busy families, meal prep enthusiasts, or anyone craving cozy, home-cooked flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 can Canned black beans
• 1 can Canned corn kernels
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar)
• 1 medium Chopped onion
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned black beans and canned corn, then add them to the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies along with their liquid to the crock pot.

Step 4

Spread the chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.

Step 5

Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ground cumin evenly over the contents of the crock pot.

Step 6

Pour the chicken broth over everything to ensure the mixture stays moist during cooking.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.

Step 8

Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.

Step 9

Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine with the other ingredients.

Step 10

Serve the Tex Mex Chicken in tacos, over rice, or as a filling for burrito bowls.

Step 11

Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2181.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2377.5

Total Fat 75.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 466mg	0%
Sodium 8449.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.7g	0%
Total Sugars 37.1g
Protein 195.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1387.5mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 4175.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.2%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 39.1%