Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken

Experience the flavors of the Southwest with this irresistible Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken recipe! This dish combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with vibrant diced tomatoes, green chilies, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a fragrant blend of spices like smoky paprika, cumin, and chili powder. With just 15 minutes of prep time, your slow cooker does all the work, transforming simple ingredients into a zesty, melt-in-your-mouth meal perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or enchiladas. A splash of lime juice adds a fresh, tangy twist, while optional cilantro makes the perfect garnish. This crowd-pleasing, gluten-free recipe serves six and is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 96/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 2

Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, diced onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.

Step 3

Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the mixture.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6–8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 6

Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.

Step 7

Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it into the sauce and vegetables.

Step 8

Stir in the lime juice and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot in tacos, over rice, in a burrito bowl, or as a filling for enchiladas. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(8121.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7119.6

Total Fat 53.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 4370.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1081.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 385.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 604.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 2510.6mg	0%
Iron 116.4mg	0%
Potassium 18500.5mg	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: 6.7%

Protein: 33.5%

Carbs: 59.9%