Description
Sizzling Crockpot Mexican Chicken delivers authentic flavors for hectic schedules, blending zesty spices and tender meat with minimal effort. Hearty comfort meets quick cuisine, ensuring you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Arrange ingredients systematically on a clean kitchen workspace, ensuring all components are within easy reach.
- Position chicken breasts flat along the base of the crockpot, creating an even foundational layer.
- Cascade remaining ingredients – black beans, corn, bell peppers, minced garlic, salsa, and dry seasonings – uniformly over the chicken.
- Drizzle lime juice and chicken broth across the mixture, creating a liquid foundation.
- Gently fold ingredients together, ensuring seasonings distribute evenly without disrupting chicken placement.
- Secure crockpot lid and configure temperature: low setting for 6-8 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours.
- Verify chicken’s doneness through internal temperature reading of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Utilize two forks to methodically shred chicken directly within the crockpot, integrating it thoroughly with surrounding ingredients.
- Stir contents completely to guarantee uniform flavor distribution before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for richer flavor and more tender meat when short on cooking time.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild, medium, or spicy salsa depending on personal preference and family’s spice tolerance.
- Transform leftovers into versatile meals like quesadillas, enchiladas, or hearty salad toppings for zero food waste.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium chicken broth and checking salt content in store-bought salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg