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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken is SO EASY! Just toss everything in and let it cook while you go about your day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish:
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • 2 cans black beans 15 oz each, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can chicken broth 14.4 oz
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Optional Toppings:
  • chopped green onion
  • shredded cheese
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • sour cream

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Start by dicing the yellow onion and mincing the garlic. Rinse and drain the black beans and chop the cilantro.
  2. In the slow cooker, layer the diced tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, diced green chiles, diced onion, minced garlic, and ground cumin.
  3. Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts on top of the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. When the cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Stir in the chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Serve the Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken over rice, in tacos, or with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, green onions, cilantro, or sour cream.

Notes

  • Prep ahead by chopping onions and mincing garlic to save time during the week.
  • This dish is freezer-friendly; just thaw and toss everything in the slow cooker.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition!