Crock Pot Mexican Chicken

Name: Crock Pot Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies; 15 ounce can pinto beans or black beans; 14 ounce can corn; 1/2 cup diced white or yellow onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts*; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
229 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken

Zander Mitchell

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Simple crock pot Mexican chicken recipe makes an easy weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

10 ounce can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies (like Rotel)
15 ounce can pinto beans or black beans drained and rinsed
14 ounce can corn drained
1/2 cup diced white or yellow onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder to taste
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts*
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Combine tomatoes, beans, corn, onion, cilantro, broth, garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chile powder, salt, and pepper in a crock pot.
Place chicken breasts on top of bean mixture.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
About half an hour or so before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker, and continue to cook for 30 minutes.

Notes

*You'll want to use the larger breasts, not chicken breast halves or filets.
**WW Freestyle Points: 0.
***Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 538mg (22%) Potassium 739mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 8.1mg (9%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	229kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	3g	5%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	538mg	22%
Potassium	739mg	16%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	130IU	3%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	9%
Calcium	41mg	4%
Iron	2.1mg	12%