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Crockpot southwest chicken served on a rustic plate

Crockpot Southwest Chicken Easy Hearty

amanda/lina
A bold, comforting, and effortlessly easy slow cooker chicken packed with southwest flavors — perfect for busy nights and meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course Chicken Meal Prep Recipes
Cuisine Southwest
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa any kind — mild, medium, or spicy
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen, fresh, or canned
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: ½ cup cream cheese or shredded cheddar
  • Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Optional: Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. If using frozen chicken, add an extra hour to the cook time.
  • Pour salsa, black beans, and corn over the chicken. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on top. Do not stir.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  • Shred chicken with two forks directly in the pot. Stir to combine with sauce and vegetables.
  • Optional: Add cream cheese or shredded cheddar, cover for 5 minutes to melt, then stir until creamy.
  • Serve in bowls, wraps, or over rice. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.

Notes

Swap black beans with pinto or white beans if needed. For a dairy-free creamy version, stir in mashed avocado before serving. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 35gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 580mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
Keyword crockpot chicken, easy dinner, meal prep, slow cooker, southwest chicken
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