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A bowl of Crockpot Southwest Chicken with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge. The dish is placed on an ordinary kitchen counter with a slow cooker in the background.

Easy Crockpot Southwest Chicken

Mary McQueen
This Southwest Chicken is an easy and flavorful crockpot meal with just 10 minutes of prep time! Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southwest
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Add the black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and mix everything together.
  • Serve warm with rice, tortillas, or over a salad. Enjoy!

Notes

Customize this dish with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, avocado, or sour cream!
Keyword Chicken, Crockpot, Slow Cooker