Mexican Chicken Crock Pot (Core)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 16

Easy and delicious Mexican Chicken Crock Pot recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

6 hrs

Ready In

6 hrs 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

441

Sugar

Fat

Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors and colorful dishes. This Mexican Chicken Crock Pot recipe is a great example of a simple yet delicious Mexican-inspired dish that you can make at home with just a few ingredients. The recipe combines the flavors of seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa in a slow cooker, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish that can be served with rice, tortillas, or as a main dish on its own. This recipe is also a great option for meal prep, as it can be stored in the fridge or freezer and reheated later for a quick and easy meal.

Instructions

1.	Place frozen chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
2.	Sprinkle taco seasoning mix over chicken.
3.	Pour black beans, corn, and salsa on top of chicken.
4.	Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours.
5.	Shred chicken with two forks and mix well with the sauce.
6.	Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as avocado, cheese, and cilantro.

PROS

This Mexican Chicken Crock Pot recipe is super easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

The crock pot does all the work for you, and you can customize the recipe to your liking by adding more or less spice.

The recipe is also high in protein and fiber, thanks to the chicken, black beans, and corn.

CONS

The canned ingredients used in this recipe can contain high amounts of sodium and preservatives.

To combat this, you can use low-sodium or no-salt-added canned beans and corn, or use fresh ingredients instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Mexican Chicken Crock Pot recipe is a great source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients.
Chicken is a lean protein that is high in selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
Black beans are a good source of folate, iron, and magnesium, while corn is high in fiber and antioxidants.
The salsa also contains lycopene and vitamin C from the tomatoes.

	4 frozen boneless chicken breasts
	1 packet taco seasoning mix
	1 can black beans , rinsed & drained
	1 can corn , drained
	1 jar salsa