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4.91 from 11 votes

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Thighs

These easy Mexican chicken thighs have all of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors in one easy dish. This is a super easy and hassle-free dinner idea you'll make regularly. Of course a slow dish dinner is one that everyone loves so dump your chicken, veggies, and Mexican Spices right in this pot for a meal you can enjoy with no hassle tonight!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipes, Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 610kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs -I used bone in with skin. You can use skinless, boneless, or breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 1 can 15 oz, black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz, corn, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa mild, medium or hot
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Spray the slow cooker crock with nonstick cooking spray. Add chicken to crock and season with salt and pepper. Top with sweet potatoes, beans and corn.
  • Add broth, salsa, cumin, garlic and allspice in a mixing bowl. Mix together and pour over mixture in slow cooker.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and heat on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-Serve topped with chopped fresh cilantro.
  • Serves 4

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 12g