The Ultimate Crockpot Fiesta Chicken Recipe
A bold and zesty slow-cooker meal featuring shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a rich salsa base. Perfect for tacos, bowls, or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 16 oz chunky salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Brown chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side.
- Place drained black beans and corn at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the browned chicken on top of the vegetables.
- Mix cumin, chili powder, and minced garlic, then sprinkle over the chicken.
- Pour the chunky salsa over the entire mixture until covered.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the pot.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.