Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken

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

Course: Main Dish, Slow Cooker

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: slow cooker chicken, southwest chicken

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 5

Servings: (about 9 cups)

Author: Malinda Linnebur

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!

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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

STORAGE: Your southwest chicken will keep for 4-5 days when stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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.