Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Crockpot Mexican Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with spices and vegetables, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Low - 6 hours / High - 3 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer the diced tomatoes, black beans, onions, and bell peppers on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle chili powder and cumin over the mixture.
- Add the minced garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Notes
- For added texture, consider swapping in corn or mixing in additional spices to suit your taste.
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice added just before serving can enhance flavors significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg