Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 2

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken - A Flavorful and Easy Tex-Mex Dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

8 hr

Ready In

8 hr 5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

322

Sugar

Fat

This Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken is a perfect Tex-Mex dish for a busy weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. The dish is made by slowly cooking chicken with black beans, corn, salsa, and cream cheese in a crockpot. The end result is a creamy and flavorful mixture that pairs perfectly with tortillas or rice. Not only is this dish easy to make, it is also a healthier alternative to other traditional Tex-Mex dishes. The creamy texture is the perfect comfort food that will leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.	In a slow cooker, combine black beans, corn and 1/2 cup salsa at the bottom.
2.	Place chicken breasts on top and spoon 1/2 cup salsa over the chicken.
3.	Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4.	Before serving, add cream cheese and let it melt into the mixture.
5.	Shred the chicken and mix everything together.
6.	Serve with tortillas and garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions.

PROS

This dish is incredibly easy to make and requires minimal prep work.

The mixture of black beans, corn, salsa, and cream cheese create a flavorful and creamy texture that is perfect on its own or served with tortillas or rice.

It can easily be reheated for leftovers and freezes well.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium depending on the type of salsa used.

It may not be suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant as it contains cream cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Black beans are a rich source of protein and fiber, and can aid in digestion and weight management.
Corn is a good source of fiber and vitamin C. It is also rich in antioxidants.
Tomatoes used in salsa are also high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Chicken is a lean source of protein.

	1 can black beans , drained
	1 can whole kernel corn
	1/2 cup salsa
	4 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
	1/2 cup salsa
	1 package cream cheese , cut into cubes
	8 tortillas