This Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken recipe is a perfect blend of tender chicken, hearty beans, corn, and flavorful salsa. Cooked low and slow, this dish is packed with a Southwest-inspired taste that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can of corn, drained
- 1 jar of salsa
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of chili powder
- 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Directions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on top of the chicken.
- Mix everything together to ensure the chicken is coated with the salsa and seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix everything well.
- Serve the Santa Fe Chicken over rice or with tortillas.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro if desired.
