Santa Fe Chicken For The Crock Pot Recipe

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken: A ridiculously easy and flavorful recipe! Tender chicken breasts simmer in a spicy salsa sauce with corn and beans, then finished with creamy cream cheese. Serve this comforting dish over fluffy rice for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing party dish. Get ready for a fiesta of flavor!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 435 mins
Calories 492.9 kcal
Protein 79g
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Ingredients for Santa Fe Chicken For The Crock Pot

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How to Make Santa Fe Chicken For The Crock Pot

  1. Place 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can of corn (drained), and 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa in the slow cooker.
  2. Place 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) on top of the bean and corn mixture.
  3. Pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups of salsa over the chicken breasts.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in 4 ounces (1/2 package) of cream cheese. Turn the slow cooker to high.
  8. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the cream cheese is melted and fully incorporated into the sauce, stirring occasionally.
  9. Serve the Santa Fe chicken over cooked rice.
  10. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

73g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Santa Fe Chicken For The Crock Pot?

Santa Fe Chicken For The Crock Pot takes about 450 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 435 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Santa Fe Chicken For The Crock Pot?

Santa Fe Chicken For The Crock Pot has approximately 492.9 calories per serving, with about 79 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 38 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Santa Fe Chicken For The Crock Pot?

The key ingredients for Santa Fe Chicken For The Crock Pot are Black Beans, Whole Kernel Corn, Thick & Chunky Salsa, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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