Slow Cooker Chicken Azteca

Transform your weeknight dinners with Slow Cooker Chicken Azteca, a bold and hearty dish that brings classic Southwestern flavors to your table with ease. This one-pot wonder combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and your favorite salsa, all gently spiced with a medley of cumin, chili powder, and garlic for a flavor-packed experience. Whether you opt for its naturally rich texture or stir in cream cheese for a luscious, creamy finish, this versatile recipe can be served over rice, stuffed into tacos or burritos, or enjoyed on its own. Topped with fresh cilantro and finished with a squeeze of lime, this family-friendly meal is both vibrant and comforting, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Ready in 6-7 hours on low, this slow-cooker staple requires just 15 minutes of prep, allowing you to effortlessly enjoy a mouthwatering dinner packed with zest and warmth.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
• 2 cups salsa (use your preferred heat level)
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1.5 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 4 oz cream cheese (optional, for creamy texture)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 4 pieces lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.

Step 2

Scatter the drained black beans and sweet corn over the chicken.

Step 3

Pour the salsa and chicken broth on top to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and pulls apart easily.

Step 6

After cooking, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them gently using two forks.

Step 7

Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine it with the bean and corn mixture.

Step 8

If you’d like a creamy texture, add the cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir until melted and fully incorporated (optional).

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more salt, pepper, or spices to taste).

Step 10

Serve the Chicken Azteca warm as a filling for tacos, burritos, or over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2822.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2950.0

Total Fat 81.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 896.7mg	0%
Sodium 8071.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.6g	0%
Total Sugars 56.6g
Protein 339.8g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 659.9mg	0%
Iron 26.9mg	0%
Potassium 6593.6mg	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: 24.6%

Protein: 45.5%

Carbs: 29.9%