This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken recipe is my favorite kind of slow cooker recipe - dump and go! And it's very Weight Watchers friendly at 0 WW points!
There is no precooking to deal with and it uses pantry ingredients you have on hand. It's healthy, easy, family-friendly, and the ultimate in Weight Watchers friendly! But the best part is that it tastes so good no one will even suspect it's Weight Watchers. This recipe inspired my Crockpot Cowboy Casserole.
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🥘 Ingredient Notes
There are quite a few Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken recipes out there, but I love this one because it's quick and easy, using the following ingredients (all 0 points):
- Chicken breast. Chicken breast is filling, delicious, and a great way to get your protein on WW!
- Canned black beans. Black beans add to the Mexican flavor, are 0 points, and have health benefits!
- Corn. Corn is filling, 0 points, adds color, and is an insoluble fiber.
- Salsa. I use salsa instead of canned tomatoes because salsa gives it more flavor and a little bite. You can control the spice level with the type of salsa (mild, medium, or hot) you use.
- Taco seasoning. I use the low-sodium because it's pretty salty.
- Onion. Gives the dish texture, a rich umami flavor, and a subtle sweetness.
- Cilantro. Gives the dish a burst of freshness and color!
If you chop your chicken in advance, be sure to chop it into bite-sized pieces, noting that it will lose about 25% of its size when cooked.)
📖 Variations
- Corn. You can use fresh or frozen corn (defrosted) instead.
- Black Beans. you can use another type of bean, such as Pinto, Navy or Cannellini beans.
- Chicken breast. You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs but they are more ww points.
- Salsa. You can use any type of salsa you prefer or make your own Pico de Gallo!
- Cilantro. You can substitute 1.5 teaspoon dried cilantro but it's so much better with fresh! If you're not a cilantro fan, use parsley, thai basil or dill (although it won't taste as "Mexican")
🔪How to Make Mexican Chicken in the CrockPot
- Step 1: Combine all ingredients in the crock pot, with the chicken on the bottom (IF you are leaving it as full breasts and not chopping it). *Make sure you drain and rinse the beans and corn before adding!
- Step 2: Stir until combined.
- Step 3: Cook on low about 5-6 hours. (Your cooking time may vary) until chicken is cooked through. *Instant -read thermometer will read 165 degrees F/74 degrees C.
- Step 4: Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, as tacos with low-carb tortillas, fat-free shredded cheddar cheese, and fat-free sour cream. * I recommend using a straining spoon if you are adding it to tacos (or it will be too watery). *Adjust ww points accordingly for added toppings *I use regular hard or soft taco shells for the family and they LOVE this meal! No one even suspected it was WW friendly (and 0 points! )
Top tips
- If I'm in a hurry, I often throw the chicken breasts in whole, and then chop them up afterward. But you can do that in advance if you prefer.
- You can also shred the chicken afterward and use your stand mixer (jump to #2 in the post) instead of doing it by hand if that's your preference.
👪 Serving Size
This Mexican chicken makes 6 servings. However, you can also double or triple the recipe by clicking on the serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.
This Mexican Chicken Breast recipe is a great way to mix things up! When you're following the Weight program you end up eating a lot of chicken and it can get real boring real quick. That's why I created these 40 +Weight Watchers chicken recipes (that are NOT boring)!
I love slow cooker recipes, but especially ones that are Weight Watchers friendly! My Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is another of my favorite Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Recipes. It's a rich, creamy, and hearty stew that's not only pure comfort food, but it's quick to make.
I usually overindulge on the weekend and need to balance it all out during the week and that's typically the day before weigh day. This Weight Watchers Crock-pot chicken is perfect because it's so low in points. My Weight Watchers Sheet Pan Salmon is another recipe I created for the same purpose - zero points!
🥗What to serve with WW Crock Pot Chicken
You can serve it with Homemade Pico de Gallo Salsa (0 points) or Avocado Cream Dip (with Greek Yogurt) (3 points). It also pairs well with the following recipes (all are 0 points, except the Kimchi is 1 point).
🌡️Storage
Store leftover WW Crockpot Mexican chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
This recipe will freeze well for up to 3 months in a sealed container.
So, if you're looking for Weight Watchers crock pot recipes, you'll love this one!
Enjoy~
And be sure to check out my other WW Sunday Dinner Recipes!
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📋 Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts * I use frozen (defrosted)
- 1 ounce -package of taco seasoning (I use reduced sodium) *about an ounce package or 24-28 g
- 19 oz -can of black beans rinsed and drained
- 12 oz -can of corn rinsed and drained
- 2 cups -of salsa * I use Pace Picante (medium)
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
Garnish (optional)
- additional fresh cilantro
- fat free sour cream
- fat-free cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the crock pot. *Make sure you drain and rinse the beans and corn before adding!5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 ounce -package of taco seasoning (I use reduced sodium), 19 oz -can of black beans rinsed and drained, 12 oz -can of corn rinsed and drained, 2 cups -of salsa, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- Cook on low about 5-6 hours. (Your cooking time may vary) until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F/74 degrees C).
- Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, as tacos with low carb tortillas, fat free shredded cheddar cheese and fat free sour cream. * I recommend using a straining spoon if you are adding it to tacos (or it will be too watery). *Adjust ww points accordingly for added toppings *I use regular hard or soft taco shells for the family and they LOVE this meal! No one even suspected it was WW friendly (and 0 points! )additional fresh cilantro, fat free sour cream, fat-free cheddar cheese
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Brittany Marie Knabb
This is so easy to make and my family LOVES it!!!
Terri Gilson
Hi Brittany,
I'm so happy to hear that you guys love it as much as we do! Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate 🙂
Terri
Jeanie
I made this last night. Love the recipe! It’s delicious and easy. Plenty of leftovers for future meals. I will definitely be making this again!
Terri Gilson
I'm so glad you loved it!
Terri Gilson
So glad you enjoyed it, Jeanie!
Sarah
Can I make this in an Instant Pot?
Terri Gilson
Hi Sarah,
I don't see why not? I don't own one, but I'm sure you could. Whatever you typically reduce the time by for other recipes, would probably work.
Terri
Kristen
The recipe mentions substituting salsa for canned tomatoes but it doesn’t say how much of either? Anybody know/have experience?
Terri Gilson
Hi Kristen: This recipe calls for 2 cups of salsa, not canned tomatoes. I just noted that some other recipes use canned tomatoes. The quantities are in the recipe card. 🙂
Erin
How big is one serving (more or less)? I am so excited to try this!!!!!!!!
Terri Gilson
Hi Erin,
A serving would be about a cup! Enjoy 🙂
Terri
Carol
I calculated the points at 2 cups per serving and WW app shows it to be 7 points. Just FYI
Edith
I made this mexican chicken yesterday, I don't like things too spicy so I used mild salsa, it was delicious.
Terri Gilson
Glad to hear you loved it!