Best Crock Pot Creamy Southwest Chicken Recipes

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SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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This dish needs just 15 minutes of prep, so you'll be out of the kitchen in no time. The delicious low-fat chicken gets even better with a garnish of reduced-fat sour cream and fresh cilantro. -Brandi Castillo, Santa Maria, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 jar (8 ounces) chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice
Optional: Lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a 2- or 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, broth, tomatoes, chicken, salsa, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°., Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over rice. If desired, serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Freeze option: After shredding chicken, freeze cooled mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CROCKPOT SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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Crockpot Southwest Chicken is a versatile meal made with seasoned chicken breasts, black beans, sweet corn, pico de gallo, and diced tomatoes.

Provided by Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup black beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 can (15.25 ounces) sweet corn, (drained)
2 cups pico de gallo, (divided)
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilis

Steps:

  • Add chicken to the bowl of a crock pot.
  • Top with taco seasoning, black beans, corn, 1½ cups pico de gallo, and tomatoes.
  • Slow cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Once done cooking (internal temperature of fully cooked chicken is 165°F), shred the chicken with a fork and serve with reserved pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CROCK POT CREAMY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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This is a lower-calorie version of the Recipe Zaar favorite entitled "Crock Pot Chicken w/Black Beans and Cream Cheese."

Provided by lovetotwirl

Categories     Easy

Time 4h3m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 boneless chicken breasts
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans
1 (10 ounce) jar salsa
1 (15 ounce) can corn
0.5 (15 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese

Steps:

  • Take 4-5 frozen, yes, frozen, boneless chicken breasts put into crock pot.
  • Add 1 can of black beans, drained, 1 jar of salsa, 1 can of corn drained.
  • Keep in crock pot on high for about 4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked.
  • Add cream cheese (just throw it on top!) and let sit for about 1/2 hour.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 125.1, Sodium 649.1, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 43.9

CROCK POT SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN



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This recipe came from the Dallas Morning News paper. You can serve it in tortillas with spanish rice on the side or serve it over rice. Either way, it's super easy and very yummy!

Provided by Delish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) Mexican-style corn, drained
16 ounces chunky salsa, your choice
flour tortilla (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
hot cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the corn, beans, and half of the salsa in a lightly greased crock pot.
  • Top with the chicken.
  • Pour remaining salsa over chicken.
  • Cover and cook first hour on high, then three more hours on high or 6 hours on low.
  • Serve with warm tortillas and cheese or over rice.

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