Mexican Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
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This slow cooker mexican chicken is delicious, packed with flavor and a breeze to throw together! It is super versatile and can be served over rice, as part of a salad or anything else!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium chicken breasts
- 15 oz corn 1 can, drained (see note)
- 15 oz black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz diced tomatoes 1 can, NOT drained
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 small jalapeño minced (or substitute 1 4-oz can of diced green chilies)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder see note
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 chicken bullion cube
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded, see note
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, combine corn, beans, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the vegetables and add bullion cube.
- Mix seasonings together (see note) and sprinkle over the top of everything in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours, or high 3-4 hours.
- If possible, turn chicken breasts and give everything a light mix halfway through cooking.
- After the cooking time is up, top chicken breasts with cheese and cover for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish as desired and serve over rice, over lettuce as a salad, or any other way else you choose!
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Notes
- Can weights will vary, close to 15 ounces is fine. It's just the normal can size.
- All of the spices can be substituted our for 1 packet of taco seasoning.
- Cheddar or montery jack or a combination of both can be used instead of colby jack.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
618mg
(26%)
Potassium
857mg
(24%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1100IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
15.3mg
(17%)
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 618mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1100IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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