9 to 5 Mexican Crock Pot Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this effortless and flavorful "9 to 5 Mexican Crock Pot Chicken" recipe—a true set-it-and-forget-it meal that's perfect for busy schedules. Juicy boneless chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection with zesty diced tomatoes, tangy salsa, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all seasoned with bold taco spices for a crowd-pleasing dish. With just 10 minutes of prep, this one-pot wonder simmers away in your crock pot while you go about your day, resulting in a tender, shredded chicken filling that’s ideal for tacos, burrito bowls, or nachos. Garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and melty cheese for the ultimate finishing touch. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or throwing together a last-minute dinner, this versatile Mexican-inspired recipe is a guaranteed favorite for the whole family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz (1 can) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1.5 cups Tomato salsa
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (optional for serving)
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
Pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained) and tomato salsa over the chicken.
Add in the drained and rinsed black beans and the frozen corn kernels.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the mixture.
Pour the chicken broth over everything to ensure the chicken stays moist during cooking.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or high heat for 4 hours).
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot. Mix everything together thoroughly.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve over rice, in tacos, or alongside tortilla chips. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime, if desired.
Top with shredded cheese for extra flavor before serving!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1868 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1514 mg | 32% | |
*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.
