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Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken

Looking for an easy dinner on those busy nights that you can still feel good about eating? Give this slow cooker southwest chicken a try!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chicken recipes, crock pot, crockpot, slow cooker, Southwest, Tex Mex
Servings: 8 people

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes undrained and unsalted
  • 1 15 ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cups frozen peppers and onions
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin oregano
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat optional
  • Cooked white or brown rice to serve over
  • Toppings: green onions shredded cheese, cilantro, jalapeno slices

Instructions

  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, corn, and peppers and onions to a slow cooker. Stir.
  • Add all spices and herbs and stir again.
  • Top with the chicken and spoon some of the vegetable mixture on top. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • If you have not done so, cook brown rice according to directions.
  • When cooking is done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker.
  • Shred using two forks and mix back into the vegetables. Serve over cooked rice and top with all the fixings you love.