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Slow cooker filled with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and warm spices for an easy healthy crockpot dinner.
Elise Rae Griffith

Easy Healthy Chicken Crockpot Recipes

This easy healthy chicken crockpot recipe is a simple, high-protein weeknight dinner made with tender slow-cooked chicken, simple seasonings, and a flavorful sauce. It is perfect for busy days, meal prep, and comforting family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup salsa mild or medium
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust at the end
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker 4 to 6 quart size works well
  • 2 Forks For shredding the chicken
  • 1 Measuring spoons For measuring seasonings
  • 1 Cutting Board For prepping onion, garlic, or vegetables
  • 1 Knife For chopping vegetables

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
  2. Add the chicken broth, salsa, black beans, corn, diced onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce and vegetables.
  6. Add the lime juice and taste. Adjust the salt, pepper, or seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve warm with rice, tortillas, salad, baked potatoes, or vegetables. Top with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Nutrition is estimated per serving and may vary depending on the exact ingredients, brands, and toppings used.
For extra flavor, add a little more lime juice or fresh cilantro before serving.
If the chicken looks dry after shredding, stir in a small splash of chicken broth.
For a creamier version, stir in Greek yogurt or light cream cheese at the end, after the chicken is fully cooked.
This crockpot chicken works well with rice, tortillas, salad, baked potatoes, or roasted vegetables.