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Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

overhead shot of cooked Santa Fe Chicken in a black crockpot garnished with sliced jalapenos and fresh cilantro
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Slow cooker Santa Fe chicken is an easy & flavorful Southwestern inspired dish. This one-pot meal combines chicken, bell peppers, black beans, corn, onion, tomatoes, and a homemade seasoning blend. Perfect for weeknights or even meal prep. Naturally gluten-free,  you can customized this crockpot chicken recipe with garnishes like avocado, shredded cheese, or sour cream. Instructions to make Santa Fe chicken in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed & drained
  • 15 ounces canned corn, rinsed & drained
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juices or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Fresh cilantro & jalapeño (optional for garnish)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (for Instant Pot only)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. For chicken thighs: cook HIGH 3 to 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8; For chicken breasts:  cook HIGH 2 to 3 hours or LOW HIGH 4 to 6.

Instant Pot

  1. Add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot. Be sure to add the 1 cup of chicken broth (or water if you don’t have broth). Stir to mix well.
  2. Close lid and seal valve.  Select manual setting and set high pressure for 9 minutes. When cooking time is complete,  quick-release the pressure.

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