4.9 from 384 votes
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn
This EASY Slow Cooker Chicken dish is cheesy and delicious, made with boneless chicken breast, black beans, corn and salsa topped with melted cheddar cheese. YUM!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
6 hrs
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 15 ounce can reduced sodium black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts halved lengthwise (16 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning (or salt to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/4 cups chunky mild salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar (reduced fat Sargento)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Optional (serve with avocado and brown rice)
Instructions
- Combine corn and beans and put them in the slow cooker.
- Season the chicken with adobo (or salt), garlic powder and cumin then place in the slow cooker and top with salsa.
- Cover and cook LOW for 6 hours.
- Top with cheese, cover and cook until melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
- To serve, transfer the chicken and vegetables with a slotted spoon and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece chicken, 3/4 cup vegetables
Calories
414kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5.5g
(28%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
866mg
(36%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6.5g
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece chicken, 3/4 cup vegetables | |
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.