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A spoonful of Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken—featuring shredded chicken, corn, black beans, and tomatoes in a savory broth—is held above a bowl containing the same hearty mixture.
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Southwestern Chicken (Slow Cooker)

Make this flavorful slow cooker Southwestern chicken with simple ingredients that’s perfect for tacos, salads, bowls, and effortless weeknight meals.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 4.5 ounce can green chiles diced
  • 16 ounce jar salsa (any brand)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the inside of your Crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
    3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, Salt and pepper
  • Pour the corn, black beans, diced green chiles, and salsa over the chicken. Spread evenly to cover.
    1 cup frozen corn, 1 cup black beans, 4.5 ounce can green chiles, 16 ounce jar salsa
  • Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the Crockpot and stir everything together.
  • Serve warm over rice, in tortillas, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg