Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken With Black Beans And Corn is delicious and definitely hits the spot when you’re craving something spicy, with a little bit of a kick.
I’ve always been one to lick the bowl when I’m making a yummy soup, stew or sauce which you don’t mind too much because it just means that the food’s amazing. But what if no one else liked to lick the bowl when they were eating? What if they found it completely gross?
SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN
This EASY Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn recipe is cheesy and delicious, made with boneless chicken breast, black beans, corn and salsa topped with melted cheddar cheese. YUM!
SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN
Easy prep in under 5 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights! More slow cooker recipes I love with easy prep are Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili and Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup.
I seriously died and went to heaven after the first bite of this chicken. It was so good, I am actually making it again for dinner tonight! The chicken comes out so tender and flavorful, and this slow cooker recipe just couldn’t be easier!
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN
HOW TO SERVE SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN:
- Yesterday I served it over 1/2 cup cooked brown rice with 1 ounce avocado and it was perfection
- If you want to lower your carbs, try this over cauliflower rice.
- To turn these into tacos, you transfer the chicken, corn and black beans with a slotted spoon into a serving platter (there will be liquid in the bottom of the slow cooker, you’ll want to discard that) then shred the chicken with two forks and mix it all together. Serve the cheese on the side with tortillas.
And since so many are asking, although I have and love my Instant Pot, I still love my slow cooker! I have the 6 Quart Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker (affil link). I love it because you can adjust the time you want it to cook, and it automatically turns to warm when it’s done. It also has a probe for meat that automatically shuts off when done. I hated my old crock pot, it burnt everything and my food had a weird taste. This slow cooker is so great, I actually own several!
SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN
414 Cals 42 Protein 43 Carbs 13 Fats
PREP TIME:5 mins
TOTAL TIME:6 hrs
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:Mexican
This EASY Slow Cooker Chicken dish is cheesy and delicious, made with boneless chicken breast, black beans, corn and salsa topped with melted cheddar cheese. YUM!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 15 ounce can reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts halved lengthwise, 16 oz
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning, or salt to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/4 cups chunky mild salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar, reduced fat Sargento
- chopped cilantro for garnish
- optional, serve with avocado and brown rice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine corn and beans and put them in the slow cooker.
- Season the chicken with adobo (or salt), garlic powder and cumin then place in the slow cooker and top with salsa.
- Cover and cook LOW for 6 hours.
- Top with cheese, cover and cook until melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
- To serve, transfer the chicken and vegetables with a slotted spoon and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
Serving: 1piece chicken, 3/4 cup vegetables, Calories: 414kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 5.5g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 866mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 6.5g
WW Points Plus:10
Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken (Freezer Meal) Recipe
This Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken is simple, tasty, and makes a perfect freezer meal. It is fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. You will love this recipe.
Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken is such an easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe.
You can serve it over rice, in tortillas, with chips, or eat it like chili. We love it.
Also, this recipe can easily be doubled.
We like to double the recipe and save half of it for a later date. This is also a great recipe to throw together when you need to take dinner to a friend or neighbor. We love topping ours with fresh vegetables and taco toppings.
HOW COULD I MAKE THIS SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA CHICKEN INTO A FREEZER MEAL?
This recipe makes the perfect freezer meal.
If making a freezer meal, label a gallon-sized resealable freezer bag with the title of the recipe and how to long to cook in the slow cooker. Dump the black beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and water in the resealable bag and mix until all the ingredients are combined.
Add the chicken breasts and zip the bag closed. Place in the freezer until ready to use (it will last in the freezer for up to 90 days).
When ready to cook, remove bag from freezer and place in fridge overnight so that it can thaw. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and dump bag ingredients into the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours (until chicken is completely cooked through).Shred meat and serve however you want (in tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, etc). Garnish with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce.
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What other toppings would be good on this Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken?
Here are a few toppings we recommend putting on this recipe:
- banana peppers
- olives
- avocados
- bell peppers
- tomatoes
- sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- feta, cheddar, Mexican blend, pepper jack or mozzarella cheese
SERVES: 5
Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken is simple, tasty, and makes a perfect freezer meal. It is fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. You will love this recipe.
PREP TIME5 MINS
COOK TIME4 HRS
TOTAL TIME4 HRS 5 MINS
Ingredients
- 15 ounces black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 14 ounces corn 1 can. drained
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- If making this into a freezer meal, label a gallon-sized resealable freezer bag with the title of the recipe and how to long to cook in the slow cooker. (If you aren’t making it into a freezer meal, jump ahead to step #5).
- Dump the black beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and water in the resealable bag and mix until all the ingredients are combined. Add the chicken breasts and zip the bag closed. Place in the freezer until ready to use (it will last in the freezer for up to 90 days).
- When ready to cook, remove bag from freezer and place in fridge overnight so that it can thaw. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and dump bag ingredients into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours (until chicken is completely done).
- Shred meat and serve however you want (in tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, etc). Garnish with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce.
- If you aren’t making this into a freezer meal, dump black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and water in crock pot and mix together until seasoning is dissolved. Place chicken breasts on top and spread salsa on chicken. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours. Shred chicken and serve however you want (in tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, etc). Garnish with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce.
Notes
You can also skip the freezing step of this recipe and dump all ingredients directly into your slow cooker, then cook on high for 4-5 hours (or low for 6-7 hours).You can cook this recipe ahead of time, wait for it to cool, and then put it in the freezer for a quick and healthy dinner when you don’t have time to cook. Either option of freezing works great.
Optional garnish toppings:
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- avocado (diced)
- lettuce (shredded)
- tomatoes (diced)
- hot sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 374 kcal · Carbohydrates: 48 g · Protein: 37 g · Fat: 5 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 73 mg · Sodium: 364 mg · Potassium: 1106 mg · Fiber: 12 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 457 IU · Vitamin C: 7 mg · Calcium: 48 mg · Iron: 3 mg
Equipment
- Large Ziplock Bag
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Slow Cooker
Recipe Details
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American