Santa Fe Chicken for the Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with the vibrant flavors of Santa Fe Chicken for the Crock Pot—a hearty, southwestern-inspired dish that's as effortless as it is delicious! This slow cooker recipe combines tender, shredded chicken with savory black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, all infused with bold taco seasoning and a creamy finish of melted cream cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep time, let your crock pot do the work while you go about your day, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Perfect for serving over rice, stuffing into tortillas, or simply enjoying on its own, this versatile dish is sure to become a family favorite. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a final touch of freshness, and savor every bite of this comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) Corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) Diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crock pot.
Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies on top of the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
Sprinkle with taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken back to the crock pot.
Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
Cook for an additional 15 minutes on LOW to allow flavors to combine.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. Enjoy with rice, tortillas, or as a standalone dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 717 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 5887 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.2 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.7 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 267.8 g | 536% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 466 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 4659 mg | 99% | |
*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.
