Southwest Crock Pot Chicken Recipes

SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

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This dish needs just 15 minutes of prep, so you'll be out of the kitchen in no time. The delicious low-fat chicken gets even better with a garnish of reduced-fat sour cream and fresh cilantro. -Brandi Castillo, Santa Maria, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 jar (8 ounces) chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice
Optional: Lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

In a 2- or 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, broth, tomatoes, chicken, salsa, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°., Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over rice. If desired, serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Freeze option: After shredding chicken, freeze cooled mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CROCK-POT SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN RECIPE

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Your family is going to love this healthy chicken recipe. Bursting with great southwestern flavors like corn, black beans, cumin, garlic, red bell pepper and fresh lime. YUM!

Provided by Reader

Categories Entrée

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
3 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
15 Ounces Canned Black Beans (Drained And Rinsed)
15.25 Ounces Canned Whole Kernel Corn (Drained)
9 Ounces Canned Diced Green Chiles
1 Medium Yellow Onion (Peeled And Diced)
1 Medium Red Bell Pepper (Seeded And Diced)
1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 Medium Lime (Juiced)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the salt, cumin and garlic powder.
Place the chicken in a single layer in the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
Sprinkle chicken with about half of the seasoning mixture.
Dump the rest of the ingredients on top of the chicken and top with the remaining seasoning mix.
Stir until combined.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or on LOW for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Sodium 1267 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

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Prepared salsa and convenient canned corn and beans add fun color, texture and flavor to this chicken dish. I usually serve it with salad and white rice. Our children love it! -Karen Waters, Laurel, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the corn, black beans and 1/2 cup salsa. Top with chicken and remaining salsa. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1027mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE

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Destined to become a new family favorite, this slow-cooker dinner dishes out lots of love in the form of extra-cheesy rice, tender chicken, black beans and corn.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel sweet corn
8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
4 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix taco seasoning mix, cumin, salt and red pepper. Sprinkle both sides of chicken thighs with seasoning mixture; arrange in slow cooker. Pour tomatoes, beans and corn over chicken in slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken and, using two forks, shred into bite-size pieces.
Add Velveeta™ and Cheddar cheeses to slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 minutes. Beat with whisk until cheeses have melted into sauce. Add rice and shredded chicken; stir to combine. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until hot. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g