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slow cooker mexican chicken topped with guacamole

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken is a flavorful Tex-Mex casserole that’s easy to make in your Crock Pot. Simply add chicken, onions, peppers, black beans, corn, riced cauliflower and seasonings to your slow cooker and let the magic happen! Once cooked, add cheese and bake until bubbly and delicious. If your family loves Mexican food, this recipe really hits the spot!
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 261
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts*
  • 2 cups (approx. 14 oz) frozen peppers and onions (I use Trader Joe's Fire Roasted – but you can use fresh too!)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can sweet or Mexican blend corn drained
  • 1 bag (approx. 10-12 oz) riced cauliflower frozen or fresh
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning
  • 1-2 cups shredded Mexican style cheese use more or less cheese, based on preference
  • Optional for topping: sour cream, guacamole, avocado slices, fresh cilantro and/or salsa

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients, except the shredded cheese in your Crockpot and set on low for about 7 hours. Make sure the chicken is on the bottom so that it fully cooks.
    adding all ingredients to a slow cooker
  • When the mixture is done cooking, drain any excess liquid (this may not be necessary – just depends on if you use frozen ingredients, or thawed), and shred the chicken with two forks.
    shredded chicken and other ingredients for slow cooker Mexican chicken in a Crockpot
  • Transfer the chicken/veggie mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish and evenly sprinkle the cheese on top.
    chicken recipe topped with shredded cheese in a baking dish
  • Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. You can also broil on high for a couple of minutes to get the cheese nice and golden. Enjoy with your favorite Mexican toppings!
    slow cooker Mexican chicken topped with cheese and baked in a white dish

Notes

*Chicken tenders work, however you'll need to reduce cook time to 4-5 hours on low, depending on size. You can also sub the chicken breasts with chicken thighs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3266IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg