Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this easy and flavorful Crockpot Mexican Chicken recipe! Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this dish combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all seasoned with a robust blend of taco spices, cumin, and chili powder. With just 10 minutes of prep time, let your slow cooker do the work to create a versatile meal perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or salads. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime add a refreshing final touch to this comforting and customizable recipe. Perfect for busy families or meal prep, this one-pot wonder will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
Step 2
Pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained) over the chicken.
Step 3
Add the rinsed and drained black beans, frozen corn, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
Step 4
Sprinkle the taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt evenly over the ingredients.
Step 5
Give everything a gentle stir to combine the seasonings, but ensure the chicken remains at the bottom.
Step 6
Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 7
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir the shredded chicken to mix it well with the sauce and ingredients.
Step 8
If desired, stir in freshly chopped cilantro and a splash of lime juice for added brightness.
Step 9
Serve the Crockpot Mexican Chicken hot with tortillas, over rice, or in a salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1766.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1818.0 |
| Total Fat 29.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5715.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 129.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.6g | |
| Protein 251.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 293.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3900.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories