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Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

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Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken made with corn, black beans, tomatoes and seasonings – no pre-cooking, and made with pantry staples.

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

This recipe has been one of the most popular recipes on Skinnytaste since I started this little blog. It's the perfect dump and go slow cooker recipe – no pre-cooking, and made with pantry staples. It's also healthy, inexpensive and can be enjoyed so many ways. Instant Pot directions are now included!

And if you're on Weight Watchers it's now 0 Freestyle Smart Points (minus the toppings and rice).

You can top this with a little sour cream and reduced fat cheddar cheese and call it a meal, but I often serve this over cilantro lime rice or cauliflower rice. And don't forget the toppings – chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, fat free yogurt or sour cream and cheddar are my favorites. Leftovers are great over baked nachos with reduced fat cheese and jalapeños or served over greens for a Santa Fe Taco Salad. It's even great used as filling for enchiladas. Here's the basic recipe, how you use it is completely up to you!

It's also kid-friendly, freezer friendly and gluten-free. In its' honor I decided to revive it from the archives and give it some love.

Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken Freezer and Meal Prep Tips:

To meal prep, place in microwave safe plastic or glass containers with rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice and toppings and refrigerate to reheat for the week.
To freeze, divide and freeze in 1 cup portions in freezer safe containers for homemade freezer meals, ready anytime. Reheat by thawing overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.

How To Make Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

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!

More Easy Crock Pot Chicken Recipes:

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili
Crock Pot Sesame Honey Chicken
Slow Cooker Harrisa Chicken
Crock Pot Maple Dijon Chicken
Crock Pot Chicken and Black Bean Taco Salad

Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

183 Cals 24 Protein 17 Carbs 3 Fats

Slow cooker shredded chicken with corn, tomatoes and black beans. Prep this the night before and turn your crock pot on in the morning for an easy weeknight meal.

24 oz (1-1/2 lbs) chicken breast
14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 oz frozen corn
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth
3 scallions, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
salt to taste

Combine chicken broth, beans (drained), corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot.
Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top.
Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours.
Thirty minutes before serving, remove chicken and shred.
Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Adjust salt and seasoning to taste.
Serve over rice or tortillas and with your favorite toppings.

Instant Pot:

Cook high pressure 25 minutes, quick or natural release.

Serving: 3 /4 cup , Calories: 183 kcal , Carbohydrates: 17 g , Protein: 24 g , Fat: 3 g , Saturated Fat: 0.5 g , Cholesterol: 62.5 mg , Sodium: 557.5 mg , Fiber: 3.5 g , Sugar: 3.5 g

Blue Smart Points: 0

Green Smart Points: 4

Purple Smart Points: 0

Points +: 5

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posted December 7, 2012 by Gina

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