Southwest Crock Pot Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this easy and flavorful Southwest Crock Pot Chicken! Packed with tender chicken breasts, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, this slow-cooked dish delivers bold Tex-Mex flavors with minimal effort. A creamy finish, thanks to a touch of cream cheese, creates an irresistible sauce that pairs perfectly with rice, tortillas, or even as a taco or burrito filling. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the magic of your crock pot, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules and feeds the whole family. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a bright, citrusy finish. This gluten-free, crowd-pleasing meal is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 ounces, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 can (15 ounces, drained) corn kernels
- 1 can (10 ounces, undrained) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) cilantro
- 1 piece (optional for garnish) lime
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crock pot.
Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies (including their liquid) on top of the chicken.
Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly across the ingredients.
Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine with the beans, corn, and tomatoes.
Add the cream cheese in chunks to the crock pot and stir until melted and fully incorporated. This will create a creamy sauce.
Let the mixture cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes to fully blend the flavors.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired. This dish pairs well with rice, tortillas, or as a filling for tacos or burritos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.7 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 706 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 6507 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.5 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.6 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 265.6 g | 531% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 481 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3827 mg | 81% | |
*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.
