Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken
Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken is a hearty, flavor-packed, dump-and-go meal made with chicken breasts, beans, corn, tomatoes, and Tex-Mex spices. It cooks into a saucy, versatile dish that is perfect for bowls, tacos, nachos, and salads.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 3 smaller breasts.
- 2 14 oz cans fire-roasted tomatoes with garlic undrained - use all juices
- 14 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 14 oz can corn kernels drained
- 1 cup onion diced
- 7 oz can green chilis chopped
- 2 tablespoon canned jalapeno diced (fresh would work too)
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- optional toppings: shredded cheese*, sliced green onion, diced tomatoes, freshly sliced jalapenos, sour cream, fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a well-greased slow cooker
- Add 2 14 oz cans fire-roasted tomatoes with garlic, 14 oz can black beans, 14 oz can corn kernels, 1 cup onion, 7 oz can green chilis, 2 tablespoon canned jalapeno, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon dried cilantro, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder and stir to combine
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove cooked chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Add shredded chicken in to the slow cooker and stir well to fully combine
- Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed
- Serve over rice, in tortillas, in bowls, or with tortilla chips
- Add topping of choice and enjoy!
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Notes
Chicken is ready to shred when it reaches 165℉
- Make it even easier by swapping out all seasonings 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite Tex-Mex seasoning
- Note that nutritional information does not include toppings or any items you may serve it with.
- For a spicier chicken, use hot canned jalapenos or fresh jalapenos. For a milder dish, go with pickled jalapenos or reduce the amount included.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
