Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken
Experience the flavors of the Southwest with this irresistible Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken recipe! This dish combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with vibrant diced tomatoes, green chilies, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a fragrant blend of spices like smoky paprika, cumin, and chili powder. With just 15 minutes of prep time, your slow cooker does all the work, transforming simple ingredients into a zesty, melt-in-your-mouth meal perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or enchiladas. A splash of lime juice adds a fresh, tangy twist, while optional cilantro makes the perfect garnish. This crowd-pleasing, gluten-free recipe serves six and is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, diced onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the mixture.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6–8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it into the sauce and vegetables.
Stir in the lime juice and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot in tacos, over rice, in a burrito bowl, or as a filling for enchiladas. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.6 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4371 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1081.1 g | 393% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 385.5 g | 1377% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 604.3 g | 1209% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2511 mg | 193% | |
| Iron | 116.4 mg | 647% | |
| Potassium | 18500 mg | 394% | |
*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.
