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Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken
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SLOW COOKER SANTA FE CHICKEN

This slow cooker Santa Fe chicken effortlessly combines diced tomatoes, fire-roasted green chiles, salsa, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and a blend of spices.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: crockpot santa fe chicken, santa fe chicken, slow cooker santa fe chicken
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 28 ounce can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 16 ounce jar of red salsa, use your favorite
  • 4 ounce can of fire-roasted diced green chiles
  • 15.5 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 12 ounces frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or more
  • 2-3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 1/3 cup Mexican light cheese blend or more

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Add the diced fire-roasted tomatoes, red salsa, fire-roasted diced green chiles, rinsed and drained black beans, corn, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika to the slow cooker.
  • Mix the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  • Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker. Then, submerge it in the ingredients.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook everything on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F before eating this dish.
  • Shred the fully cooked chicken on a cutting board with two forks. Then, add it back to the slow cooker, mix, and simmer on low for 10 minutes or longer to combine all the flavors.
  • Top with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, cheese, your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Corn: You can use frozen, frozen, or rinsed and drained canned corn.
  • Meal Prep: This recipe is excellent for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Or, let them cool completely and freeze them in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 months.
 
WW Points: 1 point per serving; This recipe can be 0 points if you omit the cheese.
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Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.8g | Protein: 42.7g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 956mg | Fiber: 8.4g | Sugar: 7.2g