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shredded southwest chicken, black beans, and corn in red bowl with quesadilla next to it.

Southwest Chicken Crockpot Recipe

5 from 1 vote
This easy Southwest Chicken Crockpot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, it comes together with just five simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Calories: 264
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2-3 tbsp taco seasoning or use 1 packet taco seasoning

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
  2. Using two forks, shred the chicken before serving.
  3. Serve as tacos, quesadillas, in a rice bowl or on top of a salad. Add desired toppings such as cheddar cheese, sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, avocado, guacamole, jalapenos, pico de gallo, or cilantro.

Notes

Instead of a taco seasoning packet, you can substitute a homemade taco seasoning mixture of:
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
 
Serve this southwest chicken with tacos, quesadillas, in a grain bowl, or on top of a salad. 
For more tips, substitutions, and variations, see full blog post above.