Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• JANE.FELLER
  
  
  Very Good
  

  14 of 14 people found this review helpful
  I added a packet of enchilada mix and 1 cup brown rice an hour before it was done.....ate it with whole wheat tortilla, onions and cilantro.......my husband went insane! I put the rest in the freezer for more yummy meals later......very good - 3/19/08
  
  
• LAR0003
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  9 of 9 people found this review helpful
  I saw this recipe on another website with one variation. 30 minutes before serving, throw in an 8 oz pkg oif reduced fat cream cheese instead of the shredded cheese. It's delicious. You can also shred the chicken and eat it as a dip with baked tortilla chips. Yum - 1/17/09
  
  
• GILLIANOTF
  
  
  Very Good
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  this was great, I threw in a handful of raw rice 2 hrs before it was ready and 2T cream cheese at serving time. Delicious and filling. - 2/11/09
  
  
• ONMYWAYTOGOAL
  
  
  
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I used frozen chicken breasts and doubled the salsa and it was great over rice. YUM! - 2/17/09
  
  
• 4KRYSTAL4
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  This was a delicious recipe. I loved it. It makes a ton, so the only thing I might change is the amount of ingredients since it is just my husband and me.
  
  Very filling! - 1/6/08
  
  
• LEKAMARIE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  VERY YUMMY! I served with some sour cream. I think the salsa you use makes the difference- choose the HEAT that you like. Canned foods are high in sodium so choose no salt added corn or use frozen! Also, fat free cheese is higher in sodium than low fat, so I always choose low fat! HAPPY EATING! - 12/10/07
  
  
• CASSAFRASS20
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  loved it! i made nachos out of mine by eating a serving of blue corn tortilla chips (about 140 calories) with it. very satisfying and filling! - 3/2/09
  
  
• RAFFERM
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  i used Newman's pinapple salsa and added some fresh pineapple juice to the mix. The chicken was moist and flavorful. It added some extra calaries though! - 2/8/09
  
  
• DAVISEMA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Delicious! I only used 1 can of corn, and threw in some black olives. Had it over some brown rice. Wonderful. The apartment smelled wonderful when I walked in the door after work/working out too! :) - 2/10/09
  
  
• CORYDANNER
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  this was soooo good. i served it with corn tortillas:) yum yum - 2/8/09
  
  
• AEL_RHIANA
  
  
  O.K.
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  It was very bland as is. You need to add spices or it's just blah. We added cilantro, cumin, pepper, and garlic for spices. I also added an onion and stirred in a little bit of cooked brown rice. - 3/19/10
  
  
• ZOOSTATION
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  DELICIOUS! I added some fresh vegetables (red onion, orange, yellow, red peper), about 1 tbsp of cilantro and chili powder, 1/2 cup vegetable stock (I like it juicy). I also cooked with rice. Put some Mexican cheese and fat-free sour cream in the end. Yum yum... - 1/31/10
  
  
• VUEFROMMIDWEST
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I used frozen corn,canned pinto beans,onion, chicken medallions from aldi and mushrooms.
  next time I will use hotter salsa, or rotel and maybe red kidney beans.This could also be made with ground or shredded beef... - 12/20/09
  
  
• MCMORAN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This is the first recipe from this site that I made and both myself and my boyfriend were thrilled. We will absolutely make this again!!! So easy, helathy, and filling! - 8/14/08
  
  
• MAMAGOOFY
  
  
  Bad
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I made this for dh and I. We ate it but felt it was very bland. I won't make it again. - 8/4/08
  
  
• LKELLY6236
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This is a very simple recipie. I fixed it in a baking dish covered in the oven at 350 for 1 hour. The chicken was very moist and tinder. - 2/17/08
  
  
• JWALKER468
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  My husband and I loved this. He had his over rice and I mixed mine with crushed baked tostitos! We'll be making this alot, I'm sure. - 2/14/08
  
  
• IZZIEC
  
  
  Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  It was pretty good, but not the best. I used the leftover chicken and corn/black bean mixture for layered chicken taco casserole the next night. THAT was really good. - 9/19/07
  
  
• ZIEGLERJ
  
  
  Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  So easy to make and loved that it was full of protein. We served it with a dollop of sour cream......yummy!! I thought it was very tasty and would make it again, but my husband thought it was on the bland side. Maybe I'll try it again with a different salsa. - 8/30/07
  
  
• CD4286804
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very nice, swapped out beans for peppers, left out the cheese and used frozen instead of canned sweetcorn - which solves the dryness issue, but was a hit with fussy eaters - 8/23/10
  
  
• RISRMC
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Good and easy recipe, but after I rinsed the beans to reduce the sodium it didn't have much flavor. I think that taco seasoning would have done the trick. I also used frozen corn instead of canned corn because it was what I had on hand. Did not add cheese, could have added flavor with cheese too. - 7/21/10
  
  
• LBRADSHAW8243
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Loved it! Swapped the black beans for white beans and my kids ate it up with brown rice and a salad! Thanks for sharing! - 4/26/10
  
  
• EELPIE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Really good - the family devoured it!!! Made more than it called for - added chili & garlic powder and, fresh grnd. black pepper. I shredded the chix when done, an added sour cream. We ate it with tortilla chips, and a few drops of hot sauce - already have requests for an encore! - 1/25/10
  
  
• TIMBER484
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Just made this for dinner tonight. My husband and I really liked it. I shredded the chicken and cut up a couple of corn tortillas and baked them to have on the side. We also put a dollop of FF sour cream on top. It was like chicken nachos. I will definately make this again! - 12/7/09
  
  
• CSUNRISEB
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Chicken was juicy & the flavor of the entire dish was wonderful! I used french bread to mop up all the extra juices, yum. And VERY EASY to make. Gotta love crock pots! - 10/14/09
  
  
• MARK80465
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  My entire family loved this. - 6/11/08
  
  
• LMH317
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  didn't care for the black beans in it, so maybe would omit those next time. - 5/26/08
  
  
• LATEBIRD
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was an instant hit at our house. I used no salt added canned corn. - 5/2/08
  
  
• MRSZIZ
  
  
  Bad
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I made this and we didn't really like it. The flavor was bland and it was a bit boring. Wouldn't make this again... - 1/26/08
  
  
• VICKIEWTN1
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  My family and co-workers love this receipe. It is easy and you have great flavor and a high amount of protein. - 11/8/07
  
  
• PEPPERMINT06
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was the first recipe I ever tried with my crockpot...several years ago. It remains one of my favorites! - 10/15/07
  
  
• CD1563286
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very easy to make. I thought it a little bland but my husband loved it. Will make again with a different salsa. - 9/23/07
  
  
• EPONKEY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is one of my family favorites - 9/13/07
  
  
• MAMAWOODY
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  It had a great flavor as long as everything was mixed together. The chicken was a little too plain for me, but I like a lot of kick. It was good, I think it will be rolled as someone suggested. - 8/9/07
  
  
• SCENTSYBARBB
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  My husband and I liked it and would make again. It had alot of fiber which was a plus and we also added sour cream and a tortilla to complete the meal. I did change it a bit and only used 6 oz of Salsa 2 TBSP of hot taco sauce and added green onions to the dish. - 7/26/07
  
  
• CPRETTYMAN
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Good, I served it over rice - 7/20/07
  
  
• CANIDOITYESICAN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was fabulous!! After it cooked I shredded the chicken, added some cheese and rolled in a tortilla. YUM-YUM!! The husband loved this!! - 7/6/07
  
  
• SUEALOHA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This recipe was excellent! My family LOVED it. It was so much better than other crockpot chicken recipes I've tried! - 7/3/07
  
  
• PASHT26
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I truely loved this and so did my friend at work. We ate off this for 2 days! :) (plus had some for dinner with the kids, etc) Makes quite a bit! I thought the flavor was great, if it wasnt' doin' it for you, you may want to change up the salsa that you used. - 7/3/07
  
  
• EDIFYANDSHARPEN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  SO good! We wolfed it down and looked forward to the leftovers. I made Spanish rice as a side, and it was perfect. Couldn't be easier, either. I'll be making this one again and again. - 5/29/07
  
  
• CHANTAKG
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I liked that it had a lot of fiber and color, but it was sort of bland for me. My husband didnt like it at all. - 5/22/07
  
  
• GR8FRIENDS
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  winner! We put a dollop of lowfat(light) sour cream on the veggies...nummmmmer. Served it with a salad and melon. Huge hit! - 5/18/07
  
  
• TORI0331
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Tried this after work today, but cheated and browned the chicken to speed up the process. It was very tasty! Thanks for a new addition to my favorite recipe box! - 5/16/07
  
  
• H.S.WEIGHT
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I love this recipe. I have made it twice and the second time i used more beans and less corn. I also love how low in fat it is. - 5/15/07
  
  
• TSMCGINNIS
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Unless you have a drier salsa you need to drain the corn. It was tasty but was more of a soup. - 5/9/07
  
  
• STREEMERS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was very good! I added some rice to use some of the juice and put it over cornbread. Even my 2yr old daughter liked it! - 5/9/07
  
  
• CD441578
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is fantastic!! Very flavorful & the chicken gets so tender it shreds beautifully. I didn't drain the corn and had a bit of soupy reserve, so you might want to drain one or just strain the liquid (as I did). EXCELLENT flavor, easy, good color & lots of fiber - will make again and again!! :) - 5/1/07
  
  
• HOLLYM48
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this slow cooker southwestern chicken recipe! - 4/16/20
  
  
• SRIVERS1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was really . I put everything into the crock pot & let it cook while I was at wok. - 9/17/18
  
  
• TRISHWITCH
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love it! - 3/12/14
  
  
• HEFTYPIXIE1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I make a similar version I add taco seasoning to the crock pot and serve it over noodles or rice we call it fiesta chicken it's delicious - 9/9/13
  
  
• CD13202653
  
  
  
  
  yum - 2/2/13
  
  
• INTHEGAP
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I really like this. After reading some of the comments about it being bland, I used a package of Taco seasoning. I, also, cut the chicken into 6 pieces so that it was already portioned. It was really good. :) - 12/5/12
  
  
• MSHELLI
  
  
  Good
  
  Chicken was still dry. But it did have good flavor. Wrapped it in flour tortilla's, low fat cheese, & low fat sour cream. Should have cooked up some spanish rice to go with, but got home too late. - 6/22/12
  
  
• CAROLJ35
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  EXCELLENT!!! I always use medium salsa and the black beans I cook w/no salt. This was certainly not bland, but very tasty. Used chicken thighs as kids like them. Baked in oven less than 2 hrs. shredded chicken and added about 2 C. leftover rice at end. Will certainly make again!! - 6/12/12
  
  
• PATIENTLYWAIT
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I made this today and it was GREAT!! I used the hot salsa and did not drain the corn. When I got home from work, I shredded the chicken then stirred and left it cooking. I then preheated the oven to 400 degrees and baked some corn tortillas for about 7 minutes. It was a very filling supper. Thanks!! - 4/17/12
  
  
• B4TJBERRY
  
  
  Bad
  
  This was very bland and dry. I used not salsa and frozen corn as suggested - 2/4/12
  
  
• KRAZY84
  
  
  
  
  i'm going to have to try this! - 1/11/12
  
  
• LBIMAMMA
  
  
  
  
  I added a packet of taco seasoning and used newman's pineapple salsa since it's what I had on hand, frozen baby peas and some frozen white corn. Smells great already, looking forward to dinner later! - 1/6/12
  
  
• AFEWMARBLES
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  OH MY GOODNESS, THIS WAS DELICIOUS!
  I added a tbsp each of powdered garlic and cumin, and a few tbsp of hot sauce (I love spicy food!). Also, instead of shredded cheese, I used low-fat cream cheese.
  Best dinner I've had in MONTHS. - 11/5/11
  
  
• BEELIEVINGBC
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I drained the corn and yes it was a little dry and I added a couple cloves of garlic. I also used Rotel tomatoes instead of the jar of salsa...good flavor, quick & easy, perfect dinner after being out all day. Thanks! - 9/5/11
  
  
• CD7770942
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very versatile, and a big hit in my house! First night we ate it over rice. Second night we used it as enchilada filling. - 8/29/11
  
  
• LAUREN_LEISTNER
  
  
  
  
  If you're in a hurry you can add frozen corn and pearl onions. This recipe is so yummy!!!! - 6/5/11
  
  
• LAURA_ADAMSKI
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  loved this dish!! it was so good. even my picky husband loved it. - 5/15/11
  
  
• KCER321
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This tasted delicious! I changed the canned veggies for frozen & got the fresh made salsa to help lower the sodium. Great to have everyone happy at dinner, we LOVED this :) - 5/6/11
  
  
• NOILEDNWAD
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I added an onion, cumin, and red pepper flakes and a little chipotle in adobo sauce. I also added brown rice. I used 1/2 c of low fat cheese & 1/2 c lowfat cream cheese. Served it in a tortilla. It was so good my husband ate more than a serving so I'm freezing it in single serving sizes, lol. - 4/28/11
  
  
• DIANES16
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This has been a standard in our house (even before sparkpeople) with cream cheese instead of cheddar. Reheats wonderfully! - 4/27/11
  
  
• MISTMADE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  OMG this was so god! Even my picky husband gobbled it up. I will add this to my cokbook and make it again very soon. - 4/10/11
  
  
• DEBSHAW55
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I didn't even add the cheese! Delicious! - 3/9/11
  
  
• ANMRUNNER
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Just made this dish-yum! Used frozen corn as others noted. The salsa I used has a lot of liquid so it was pretty runny, but we just drained it with a spoon while serving. Served it over brown rice with a dollop of cottage cheese on top--yummy! Will make AGAIN and AGAIN! - 1/23/11
  
  
• PAINTED.BLUE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Really easy and delicious. Served it over brown rice with a little sour cream. My husband loved it too! - 1/21/11
  
  
• WALDOWADE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  great recipe, so simple. My wife doesn't like beans but she loves this recipe and it's a great source of black beans!! - 1/17/11
  
  
• RENCHERRY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Awesome! This is one of our go to recipes! We add in a little sour cream and it's perfect! - 1/10/11
  
  
• MADGEHANDS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  yum - 12/18/10
  
  
• KDCLEWIEN1
  
  
  Good
  
  I changed out the chicken for 12oz boneless pork chops, fire roasted tomatoes for most of the salsa, frozen corn and organic beans to cut down on the sodium, added 1/2 cup water. - 11/27/10
  
  
• CD6775113
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Yummy! I make this all the time. Made it this Friday night and we had it the whole weekend. Instead of black beans, bf isn't a fan, I used kidney beans. Served with tortilla chips and cheese. - 10/24/10
  
  
• J3N1971
  
  
  
  
  Wish me luck! This is the 1st thing I have made from here & I am NOT much of a cook. I got up this morning & threw it all together: homemade salsa, fresh cilantro, red onion, 1 can sweet corn undrained, black beans, enchilada seasoning & frozen chicken breasts. Will serve with brown rice. - 9/12/10
  
  
• IMAQUALITARIAN
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Wonderful and easy! - 9/11/10
  
  
• MOELASSES
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very good, will make it again for sure. Added 8 oz of cream cheese an hour before serving and served with a blob of sour cream on top. crazy good! - 7/27/10
  
  
• CD6384955
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is great, so filling and easy! I use frozen chicken breast tenders from costco. They cook fast. The family loved it. - 4/29/10
  
  
• JUSTDEBC
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was so good. It was a very filling meal. Used low fat cream cheese instead of the other cheese. Thanks for sharing. - 3/9/10
  
  
• HALOS3RD
  
  
  Bad
  
  Sorry, we didn't like this at all. - 11/23/09
  
  
• REEDSKI
  
  
  Good
  
  I made this today from the cookbook Fix It and Forget it Lightly Slowcooker Recipes. It was ok. I think I'd do what a person below said she did. Use Newman's own pineapple salsa and maybe add more pineapple chunks. - 6/27/09
  
  
• YELLOWBEBE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is very tasty - 4/24/09
  
  
• KELLYSESAME
  
  
  Very Good
  
  We made this and really liked it. We are planning on making it again. We shredded the chicken and mixed it back in with the beans and corn and ate it in tortillas. It was yummy!! - 3/29/09
  
  
• CD2637500
  
  
  Good
  
  Sounds really yummy!! - 3/24/09
  
  
• KNOWTRUMP1
  
  
  
  

  0 of 4 people found this review helpful
  This looks like the same recipe that was just in the Readers Digest, no? - 3/24/09
  
  
• LENEARCN
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  My daughter makes this all the time. Sometimes she uses kidney or chili beans insread of the black beans. You can really come up with many variations and never get bored. - 2/8/09
  
  
• HISRAINE
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  You could switch the salsa out with a can of rotel's and green chilic. - 2/8/09
  
  
• GEORGIA83
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was great! - 11/15/07
  
  
• BOOBILYBOO
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great recipe. The only thing I did differently was that I made my own homemade salsa. My wife really liked it too. Thanks for a great recipe! - 8/31/07
  
  
• YMLEWICKI
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I put this together B4 work and will give it a try tonight and post my thoughts...I am sure it will be Very Good! Thanks, Y - 6/28/07
  
  
• MEMEKK1
  
  
  
  
  My daughter and grandsons fixed this for me on Mothers day. I loved it, have gotten the ingredients and plan to
  make it again. loved it - 5/22/07
  
  
• SUMMERLYN67
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Thanks for sharing. Very tasty. :) - 5/21/07
  
  
• TBOOBOO
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  this was amazing!! i added a dollop of sour cream -- ummm hmmmmm - 5/14/07
  
  
• MRSFITZ09
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I haven't made this recipe but i have made something similar, try using frozen corn could help with the excess liquid problem, plus frozen corn is better for you then canned. - 5/13/07
  
  
• DRAGONSWOLF
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  OMG what else is there to say!! - 5/9/07
  
  
• TAMIHNS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very good - my kids liked it! - 5/8/07
  
  
• KIMINMI
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  using low sodium beans, frozen corn, and making sure the salsa is low sodium would solve the sodium issue. I'm surprised it's so high. - 5/8/07
  
  
• ELBABER
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Too much sodium... - 5/6/07