Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans Recipe

Craving a creamy, zesty, and healthy Mexican dinner? This low-fat Crock-Pot recipe delivers! Tender chicken simmered in a flavorful sauce with hearty black beans, then topped with a swirl of creamy goodness. Ready in just a few hours, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Get ready for a fiesta in your slow cooker!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 370 mins

Calories 425.6 kcal

Protein 86g

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Ingredients for Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
Corn
Salsa
Fat Free Cream Cheese
Nonfat Sour Cream

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How to Make Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans

Brown 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a skillet over medium-high heat. Set aside.
In your crock-pot, combine: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
Add the browned chicken breasts to the crock-pot.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese and 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream.
Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, avocado, and salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

Carbs

18g

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Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Chicken Recipes Bean & Lentil Recipes The Americas American Mexican Healthy Gluten Free Slow Cooker One Pot Meals

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans?

Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans takes about 390 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 370 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans?

Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans has approximately 425.6 calories per serving, with about 86 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans are Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Black Beans, Corn, Salsa, Fat Free Cream Cheese, Nonfat Sour Cream. See the full list with measurements above.