Best 2 Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure to tantalize your taste buds with "slow cooker tex mex chicken," a delectable dish that blends the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with the convenience of a slow cooker. This flavorful delight promises tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a symphony of spices, aromatic peppers, and zesty salsa, all simmering together in a slow cooker to create a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of the Southwest.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND BEANS



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For a hearty dinner of fix-and-forget chicken stew, use a high-quality salsa to save time without skimping on flavor; choose a jar with a short ingredient list. This chicken recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Slow Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed
1 jar (11 ounces) mild or medium salsa (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
Sour cream, finely chopped jalapeno, hot sauce, and tortilla strips or chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large bowl; cover with water by several inches. Refrigerate, covered, overnight; drain. (To quick soak, cover beans in a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 1 hour; drain.)
  • Preheat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Place beans, salsa, chiles, flour, and 1 cup water in the slow cooker. Season chicken with salt and pepper; arrange on top of bean mixture. Scatter onion and bell pepper on top of chicken. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or on high for 4 hours).
  • Transfer chicken from slow cooker to a large plate. Using two forks, shred chicken into large pieces; return to stew. Serve with sour cream, jalapeno, hot sauce, and tortilla strips.

SLOW-COOKER TEX-MEX CHICKEN



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Make and share this Slow-Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Taco Seasoning Mix)
2 tablespoons flour
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
1 cup frozen corn
1 1/2 cups salsa (TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky)
1 cup shredded mexican cheese (KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese)

Steps:

  • Mix chicken with seasoning and flour in slow cooker.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except the shredded cheese; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours).
  • Stir just before serving.
  • Top with the shredded cheese.
  • Serve over rice and garnished with fresh green onions and cilantro.

Tips:

  • For a healthier version of this recipe, use leaner cuts of chicken, such as chicken breast or thigh.
  • If you like your Tex-Mex chicken to be spicy, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the slow cooker.
  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in the Tex-Mex sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
  • Leftover chicken can be used in tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.

Conclusion:

This easy slow cooker Tex-Mex chicken recipe is a great way to enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with minimal effort. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious weeknight meal, give this recipe a try!

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