Description
This Slow Cooker Dump Meal is a delicious and easy one-pot dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken, beans, corn, and flavorful seasonings, it’s a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed in various ways.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- 4 oz cream cheese or 1/2 cup shredded cheese for a creamy finish
Instructions
- Add the Chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Layer black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken without stirring.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Optional Cheese: Add cream cheese or shredded cheese in the last 30 minutes of cooking, stirring until melted.
- Shred and Serve: Use two forks to shred the chicken, mix well, and serve as desired.
Notes
- Serve over rice, in tacos, wrapped in tortillas, or with tortilla chips.
- This dish freezes well and is ideal for meal prep.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add an extra can of beans or cooked quinoa.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
