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    Home » Crock Pot Recipes

    Mexican Crockpot Chicken

    Modified: May 12, 2025 · Published: Nov 20, 2015 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    If you are looking for crock pot recipes, you will love this Mexican Crockpot Chicken. It takes just minutes to get all the ingredients in the pot, set it, and continue with your day.

    For more crockpot options, be sure to check out all of our family friendly recipes such as Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken.

    Mexican Crockpot Chicken Recipe - take the stress out of dinner with this versatile chicken dish that can be served alone, over while rice on in a burrito.

    If it's Mexican flavors you desire, try our Mexican Sopes Recipe and our plant-based Mexican meal - Vegan Chili Con Carne.

    One of my favorite things about this crockpot chicken recipe is that it can be made with just six ingredients. That's it!  You start out with just four ingredients - chicken, salsa, corn and black beans.

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    You can cook this 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

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    Once it is cooked, use two forks to shred he chicken. Then stir up all the ingredients.

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    Add some cheese and cover for a few minutes so it gets all nice and gooey.

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    This meal is so versatile. You can have it in a burrito or taco or just by itself.

    Mexican Crockpot Chicken Recipe - take the stress out of dinner with this versatile chicken dish that can be served alone, over while rice on in a burrito.

    I love serving this with some sliced avocado. I also add a little more salsa to the top and a sprinkle of cheese.

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    This chicken is so filling, moist and flavorful and it has become our Tuesday night meal. Do you have an evening that is super busy as well? Try this Mexican Crockpot Chicken and take the stress out of dinner.

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    FAQs For Mexican Crockpot Chicken

    Is this recipe spicy?

    Not really. The taco seasoning adds flavor but not a ton of heat. If you're serving kids or spice-sensitive folks, it's a great choice. You can always add hot sauce or jalapeños for extra kick.

    Can I freeze the leftovers?

    Yes! Let the chicken cool completely, then freeze in a sealed container or bag. It reheats well and makes a perfect meal prep option.

    📖 Recipe

    Mexican Crockpot Chicken

    Vicky
    This delicious crockpot meal is so versatile. You can enjoy it alone or in a burrito or over white rice.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 248 kcal

    Equipment

    • Crock Pot

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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 fresh or defrosted chicken breasts
    • ½ can of corn drained
    • ½ can of black beans rinsed and drained
    • ¾ cup of salsa
    • ¾ cup of cheddar/jack shredded cheese
    • 1 sliced avocado

    Instructions
     

    • Defrost chicken breasts and place in slow cooker.
    • Add beans, corn and salsa on top of the chicken.
    • Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. When there are 30 minutes left in the cooking time, open the pot and shred the chicken with two forks. Mix the ingredients together.
    • Sprinkle with cheese and replace the cover for the remainder of the cooking time.
    • Serve with sliced avocado.
    • Optional: serve on tortilla or over white rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 687mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 5.4mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 0.8mg
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    1. Nancy Mitchell says

      February 24, 2017 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      Would this freeze well?

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        February 25, 2017 at 3:28 pm

        Nancy, I have never tried to freeze it, but have refrigerated and re-warmed it after a few days.

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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