Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted corn, drained
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables with uniform cuts for even slow cooking.
- Layer chicken in bottom of 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, beans, and all corn varieties.
- Combine all spices in small bowl, sprinkle over ingredients.
- Pour tomatoes, green chiles, and broth over all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken, cool, and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to crockpot, stir to distribute.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Triple corn approach adds sweetness and texture variety
- Layering ingredients optimizes slow cooker performance
- Avoid lifting lid during cooking to maintain heat
- Flavors improve during storage as spices meld
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75mg