Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew
Get ready for a burst of bold, Tex-Mex flavor with this Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew, a hearty and effortless crowd-pleaser that makes weeknight dinners both delicious and stress-free. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like tender shredded chicken, black and kidney beans, sweet corn, and tangy diced tomatoes, this one-pot wonder is perfectly seasoned with taco spices, minced garlic, and green chilies for a zesty kick. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. Serve this comforting stew with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime for a vibrant finish, and you’ve got a wholesome dish that’s great for meal prepping or entertaining. Perfect for fans of easy slow cooker recipes, healthy taco-inspired meals, and savory stews, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz diced green chilies
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 pieces lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, frozen corn, and diced green chilies on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients in the cooker.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic for extra flavor.
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients to ensure even cooking and a stew-like consistency.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Shred them using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well.
Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Once cooking is complete, serve the stew in bowls, garnished with chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 7426 mg | 323% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.5 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.7 g | 235% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 174.0 g | 348% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 514 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 5464 mg | 116% | |
*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.
