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Crock-Pot Southwest Spinach Chicken Recipe
This tasty chicken recipe features healthy spinach with great Southwestern flavors from corn, beans and salsa! Serve the chicken over rice for a great dinner the whole family is going to love!
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
hours
hrs
Total Time
5
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Entrée
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Keyword:
Cheese, Chicken, Southwestern, Spinach
Crock-Pot Size:
5 Quart Crock-Pot, 5.5 Quart Crock-Pot, 6 Quart Crock-Pot, 6.5 Quart Crock-Pot, 7 Quart Crock-Pot
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
1030
kcal
Author:
Heidi Kennedy
Ingredients
Southwest Spinach Chicken
1
Clove
Garlic
Minced
1
Teaspoon
Brown Sugar
1
Teaspoon
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2
Pounds
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
(About 4 Breasts)
1
Cup
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
14.5
Ounces
Canned Corn
Drained
14.5
Ounces
Canned Black Beans
Drained
14.5
Ounces
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Undrained
16
Ounces
Fresh Baby Spinach
4
Ounces
Cream Cheese
Cubed
For Topping:
1
Cup
Salsa
2
Cups
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
Instructions
In a small bowl mix together the minced garlic, brown sugar and black pepper to create a spice rub for the chicken.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub the the spice mixture evenly over the chicken on all sides.
Place seasoned chicken in the bottom of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
Add the chicken broth, corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes over the top of the chicken.
Add fresh spinach to the top of everything.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
Add the cubed cream cheese evenly over the top of the chicken during the last hour of cooking time to allow the cream cheese to melt.
Top with salsa and cheese before serving.
May serve the chicken over rice or pasta if desired.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
1030
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
52
g
|
Protein:
87
g
|
Fat:
54
g
|
Saturated Fat:
34
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
304
mg
|
Sodium:
2496
mg
|
Potassium:
1575
mg
|
Fiber:
14
g
|
Sugar:
11
g
|
Vitamin A:
12750
IU
|
Vitamin C:
74.3
mg
|
Calcium:
1060
mg
|
Iron:
6.7
mg