Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken and Beans
Get ready to savor the bold, comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken and Beans—a hearty, one-pot meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This crowd-pleaser combines tender, shredded chicken with protein-packed black and pinto beans, sweet bursts of corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies for a kick of Southwestern flair. Seasoned with aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this dish simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, creating a rich, flavor-packed meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekends, it’s a versatile dish that can be served on its own, over rice, or with tortilla chips for scooping. Garnish with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese for a complete, irresistible meal your family will crave. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking time, this recipe is the ultimate in convenience and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) Pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 cup Frozen corn
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, and diced onion on top of the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the mixture.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
When the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together to combine.
Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt or pepper.
Serve the southwestern chicken and beans warm, topped with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 807 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1009 mg | 21% | |
*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.
