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Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken And Beans Recipe

This incredibly flavorful Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken and Beans recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight! Tender chicken and hearty beans simmer together in a rich, southwestern-spiced broth. Prep time is minimal (excluding overnight bean soaking), and the slow cooker does all the work! Get ready for a delicious and satisfying meal the whole family will love. #slowcooker #southwestern #chicken #beans #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 510 mins
Calories 299.4 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken And Beans

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How to Make Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken And Beans

  1. Rinse 1 pound of dried pinto beans and sort through to remove any debris.
  2. Place the rinsed beans in a large bowl.
  3. Add enough cold water to cover the beans by at least 2 inches.
  4. Let the beans soak in the refrigerator overnight (at least 8 hours).
  5. Drain and rinse the soaked beans thoroughly.
  6. In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine the drained beans, 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces), 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15-ounce) can corn (drained), 1 (10-ounce) can diced green chilies, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 cups of chicken broth.
  7. Mix all ingredients well in the slow cooker.
  8. Cook on high for 6-8 hours, or on low for 10-12 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, and the beans are tender.
  9. Before serving, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

9g

Carbs

12g

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