Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender shredded chicken combined with zesty salsa, corn, and black beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 430 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add the salsa over the chicken, followed by the corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Combine everything by gently stirring to mix all the ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be adjusted with various toppings and flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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