Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
430 min.
4
463kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and hassle-free meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken! Perfectly suited for busy weeknights, this dish combines the rich flavors of tender chicken thighs with zesty salsa, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal that is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of this savory dish wafting through your kitchen. The chicken is not only flavorful but also packed with protein, making it a nutritious choice for lunch or dinner. Plus, the vibrant colors of the salsa and fresh cilantro add a delightful touch to your plate, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Whether you serve it over rice, in tacos, or alongside a fresh salad, this Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. With a cooking time of 7 to 9 hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing you to focus on your day while the slow cooker does all the work. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy, flavorful, and wholesome dish!

Ingredients

  •  chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup salsa thick
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 11 ounces corn sweet whole drained canned
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  2. In 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix salsa, beans and corn. Top with chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (180°F).
  4. Sprinkle chicken thighs and vegetable mixture with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories463kcal
Protein45.73%
Fat27.99%
Carbs26.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
26.586087102475%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:462.9kcal
23.15%
Fat:14.17g
21.81%
Saturated Fat:3.1g
19.4%
Carbohydrates:29.95g
9.98%
Net Carbohydrates:22.03g
8.01%
Sugar:1.24g
1.38%
Cholesterol:214.7mg
71.57%
Sodium:1531.11mg
66.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:52.11g
104.22%
Selenium:52.75µg
75.36%
Vitamin B3:14.26mg
71.28%
Phosphorus:579.9mg
57.99%
Vitamin B6:1.12mg
56.08%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.35%
Fiber:7.93g
31.7%
Potassium:1056.58mg
30.19%
Vitamin B5:2.97mg
29.74%
Zinc:4.3mg
28.63%
Magnesium:102.71mg
25.68%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.03%
Folate:97.92µg
24.48%
Vitamin B12:1.45µg
24.11%
Iron:4.15mg
23.03%
Copper:0.38mg
18.84%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.33%
Vitamin K:14.79µg
14.09%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.24%
Calcium:68.7mg
6.87%
Vitamin C:4.87mg
5.9%
Vitamin A:227.99IU
4.56%