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slow cooker tex mex chicken and beans

Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken and Beans: 5 Flavorful Secrets

  • Author: CakesLouna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring chicken and beans with Tex-Mex spices.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breast in the slow cooker.
  2. Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and onion.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning and add garlic.
  4. Pour chicken broth over the mixture.
  5. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  7. Shred chicken before serving and mix well.

Notes

  • Serve with tortillas or over rice.
  • Garnish with cilantro and lime if desired.
  • This dish can be frozen for later use.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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