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Slow-Cooker Southwest Chicken is a delicious dinner made with seasoned chicken, corn, beans, and your favorite salsa. It can be used in burrito bowls, tacos, or other Mexican dishes!

I originally published this recipe in 2015 and have since added new photos and some success tips.

Overhead picture of southwest chicken stuffed into toasted corn tortillas. Topped with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.

Slow-Cooker Southwest Chicken is a savory and satisfying dish that brings bold flavors to your dinner table. This meal features tender, seasoned chicken that simmers to perfection alongside sweet corn, hearty beans, and your choice of zesty salsa. The result is a colorful and hearty combination that’s not only delicious but also versatile. Serve it over rice for a nourishing burrito bowl, pile it into warm tortillas for tasty tacos, or incorporate it into a variety of Mexican-inspired recipes. Enjoy the ease of preparation and the delightful taste that this comforting dish brings!

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken

It’s so quick and easy! This slow-cooker southwest chicken is the perfect weeknight meal to prep ahead of time. Throw it all in the cock pot and forget about it until it smells so good that your mouth is watering! 

It’s delicious! This dish has beans, salsa, chilies, corn, etc.- pretty much everything you want. The shredded chicken is moist and flavorful because it soaks in all the southwestern seasonings, and you can even add some additional flavors when you serve it. 

It’s versatile! I usually serve this chicken over rice with avocado on top. It’s simple and nourishing just like that, but you can also serve it with about a million other things to keep things fresh as you make it again and again. 

Ingredients: chicken, beans, taco seasoning, salsa, corn, green chiles, and garlic powder.

Ingredient Notes

This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this dip. As always, specific measurements and step-by-step cooking instructions are included in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post.

CHICKEN: I am using chicken breasts but feel free to use thighs. They work really well in this recipe.
SALSA: Any jarred salsa works great. Choose one that is your favorite.
TACO SEASONING: You can use homemade taco seasoning or store-bought.

BLACK BEANS
CORN
GREEN CHILES

Four pictures showing how to make the slow cooker southwest chicken and what it looks like when it's done.

How To Make Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken

This is one of those dump everything in and walk away meals. I love it!

Add the chicken to the bottom of the crockpot then top with the remaining ingredients. Cook in the slow cooker all day and enjoy for dinner!

Overhead picture of chicken shredded in the crockpot.

What do I serve with slow cooker chicken? 

  • Add some of this chicken to a salad so you can enjoy some fresh greens with your protein! 
  • Make a chicken burrito bowl with your favorite veggies, rice, and whatever else your heart desires!
  • Eat this chicken with eggs for a wholesome breakfast. 
  • Make a southwest chicken wrap by adding it to a tortilla or leaf of lettuce and rolling it up with your favorite toppings. 
  • Add some homemade guacamole on top!
  • Mix it into some mac and cheese, because honestly – who wouldn’t love that? 
Close up of shredded chicken taco meat in corn tortillas.

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Overhead picture of southwest chicken stuffed into toasted corn tortillas. Topped with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken

Course: Main Dish, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: slow cooker chicken, southwest chicken
Slow-Cooker Southwest Chicken is a delicious dinner made with seasoned chicken, corn, beans, and your favorite salsa. It can be used in burrito bowls, tacos, or other Mexican dishes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 9 (about 9 cups)
Author: Malinda Linnebur
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Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (15oz) (425g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15oz) (425g) can corn, drained
  • 1 cup (227g) salsa
  • 1 (4oz) (113g) can green chiles
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with remaining ingredients and give it a stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  • Shred the chicken in the slow cooker or remove to shred. Mix everything together and serve as desired.

Notes

  1. STORAGE: Your southwest chicken will keep for 4-5 days when stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. 
  2. NUTRITION: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

4 thoughts on “Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken”

  1. 5 stars
    I made the Southwest Chicken & it was well seasoned & so easy. I didn’t have the black beans or corn on hand so made it with out. We had left overs so the next day I put the chicken on
    tortillas with some grated cheese, rolled it up, heated in microwave, added some salsa on top & it made a great lunch with salad on the side. Thanks, Melinda, for the great recipes!

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