Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Stew
Packed with bold flavors and effortless convenience, this Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food with a zesty twist. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection alongside vibrant ingredients like diced tomatoes with green chilies, sweet corn, black beans, and aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika. With just 15 minutes of prep, this hearty stew comes together in your slow cooker, making it the perfect "set-it-and-forget-it" meal for busy weeknights. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro add a refreshing finish, while optional toppings like shredded cheese or tortilla chips elevate it into a customizable family favorite. This protein-packed, gluten-free recipe serves six and is ideal for meal prepping or cozy gatherings. Embrace the taste of the Southwest in every comforting spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 15-ounce can Black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 15-ounce can Sweet corn (drained, if canned)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn.
Add the diced red bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic on top.
Sprinkle the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients.
Stir gently to combine the spices and vegetables, ensuring the chicken is still at the bottom.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them with two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the stew.
Add the fresh lime juice and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and optional toppings like shredded cheese, avocado slices, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 7519 mg | 327% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.4 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 272.1 g | 544% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 6322 mg | 135% | |
*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.
