From-scratch Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken combines chicken breast, beans, tomatoes, corn, and green chile with Mexican spices right in your crockpot . An straightforward, satisfying weeknight meal.

What we Love About Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

• Can be made in advance
• Freeze-ahead friendly
• Dump style crockpot meal – throw it all in the crockpot!
• Uses pantry staples that are straightforward to find ingredients

Ingredients for Mexican Crockpot Chicken

• Chicken breast
• Corn
• Diced tomatoes with green chiles
• Salsa – we use our From-scratch roasted salsa
• Black beans
• Taco seasoning

How to cook crockpot mexican chicken

Detailed instructions and measurements to make slow cooker Mexican chicken are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

1. Place the chicken breast into the crockpot. Cover with Taco seasoning.
2. Add in the corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, and salsa.
3. Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
4. Remove the lid and serve with your favorite toppings!

How to make Mexican Slow Cooker Chicken into a Freezer Meal

Place all the ingredients in a freezer-safe container. We use freezer-safe, zip-top bags. Press the air out of it and the freezer flat. When you’re ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator and then pour into the crockpot. Cook as normal.

Tips and tricks

To plan ahead and save time, you can put all of the ingredients in the crockpot sleeve the night before and place it in the refrigerator. The next morning, set the sleeve into the crockpot and cook as normal.

Mexican Chicken Slow Cooker FAQ

Serving Mexican Slow Cooker Chicken

We like to serve ours by itself topped with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro. You can also serve it over rice or with cornbread for dipping.

Storing and Reheating This Mexican Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Allow the Mexican Chicken to cool completely. Once cooled, place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat this Mexican Chicken Crockpot Recipe, place it in a microwave safe bowl and loosely cover with a paper towel. Reheat for 1 – 1.5 minutes at a time until heated through.

You can also reheat it on the stove in a saucepan over medium-low heat.