Crock Pot Southwest Chicken
This Southwest Chicken is made easy in the crockpot with tons of veggies for a wholesome dinner. Serve it over rice or in a bowl topped with guacamole and sour cream for a delicious meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 15 oz black beans (1 can) drained and rinsed
- 15.25 oz whole kernel corn (1 can) drained
- 9 oz chopped green chiles (2 cans)
- 1 sweet yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lime juice of
Instructions
- Mix the salt, cumin, and garlic powder together.
- Place the chicken breast in the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle half the seasoning mixture on top.
- Layer the beans, corn, green chiles, onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, remaining spices, and lime juice on top of the chicken and stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 2.5-3 hours, or low for 3.5-4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Serve as full chicken breasts with toppings, or shred chicken and mix with toppings. Pairs well with rice or tortillas. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 12oz | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 37.5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2.8mg