Description
Indulge in a fiesta of flavors with this effortless Slow Cooker Mexican Ranch Chicken, featuring tender chicken, zesty ranch seasoning, and vibrant veggies—all ready to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Rinse black beans and chop fresh cilantro.
- Season the Chicken: Place boneless chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle generously with ranch seasoning mix.
- Add the Veggies: Layer the black beans and corn over the chicken evenly.
- Pour in Salsa: Drizzle your favorite salsa over the chicken and vegetables. Stir gently to combine while keeping layers intact.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set on low heat for about 6 hours, or until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks. Stir everything together, serve on plates or in taco shells, and top with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in ranch seasoning overnight. Customize by swapping chicken for turkey or adding jalapeños for heat. Top with cheese before serving for extra richness.