Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and effortless to prepare? Meet the Crock Pot Taco Chicken Chili—a mouthwatering Mexican delight that will have your family and friends begging for seconds! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a hearty meal that simmers to perfection while you go about your day. Picture tender, shredded chicken mingling with zesty taco seasoning and wholesome beans, all wrapped up in a cozy, comforting chili. Trust us, once you taste this dish, it will become a staple in your recipe rotation!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by rinsing black beans and corn, and draining excess liquid from canned tomatoes.
- Dice the onion into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution of flavor throughout the dish.
- Place whole chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot as the base layer of the recipe.
- Add chopped onions directly over the chicken breasts to help infuse flavor during slow cooking.
- Pour in black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes evenly around and over the chicken.
- Sprinkle entire packet of taco seasoning across the ingredients, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Gently pour chicken broth over all ingredients to provide moisture and help create a cohesive sauce.
- Cover crock pot and set to low heat setting for 6 hours, allowing chicken to become tender and flavors to meld.
- After 6 hours, remove chicken breasts and shred using two forks, then return shredded meat back into the chili.
- Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients and ensure even distribution of shredded chicken.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
Tips
- Prep Ahead: To save time, consider prepping your ingredients the night before. Rinse the black beans and corn, chop the onions, and measure out the taco seasoning so everything is ready to go in the morning.
- Layering is Key: When adding ingredients to the crock pot, layer the chicken at the bottom to ensure it cooks evenly. The juices from the other ingredients will flow down and keep the chicken moist.
- Customize Your Chili: Feel free to add your favorite chili toppings or mix-ins! Try adding diced bell peppers, jalapeños for some heat, or even a splash of lime juice for added brightness.
- Shred with Ease: After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot. This allows the meat to soak up all the delicious flavors from the chili.
- Serve with Style: Elevate your serving presentation by garnishing with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, or a sprinkle of shredded cheese. These simple additions can take your chili from good to gourmet!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 75mg
