Crock Pot Salsa Mexican Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly easy Crock Pot Salsa Mexican Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts simmered in a zesty combination of jarred salsa, bold taco seasoning, sweet frozen corn, and hearty black beans, this dish bursts with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors. With just 5 minutes of prep time, your crock pot does all the work, resulting in perfectly shredded chicken infused with fresh lime juice for a tangy finish. Serve it over rice, tuck it into tortillas, or use it as a topping for nachos—the possibilities are endless. Plus, the optional cilantro garnish adds a bright, herby touch. This family-friendly, gluten-free recipe is perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, bringing both convenience and flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz Jarred salsa (mild, medium, or hot, as preferred)
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 15 oz Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Frozen corn
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crock pot in a single layer.
Pour the jar of salsa over the chicken, ensuring it completely covers each piece.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the salsa-covered chicken.
Add the rinsed and drained black beans, followed by the frozen corn, distributing both evenly over the chicken and salsa mixture.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot or remove it, shred, and return to the crock pot.
Stir in the fresh lime juice and mix everything well, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed.
Serve hot with your desired accompaniments (e.g., tortillas, rice, or as a filling for tacos or burritos), and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 7124 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.5 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 251.6 g | 503% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 4214 mg | 90% | |
*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.
