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Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

October 22, 2014 by Julie 49 Comments

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Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? How about this delicious Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken!?

Skinnytaste Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken Recipe

It’s coming your way at the end of today’s post… But let’s back up a bit, shall we?

First things first… How are you guys doing today? Yesterday totally slipped away from me thanks to some meetings related to my new job followed immediately by my usual Girls On The Run Tuesday meet up.

At yesterday’s practice, we discussed gratitude and the thought that gratitude is an attitude. After every lap the girls completed around the track, they had to stop and tell me something they were grateful for and I added it to this list:

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I swear I leave every Girls On The Run practice falling more and more in love with the program. It is so rewarding on so many levels and I am coaching the most incredible group of girls. They make me and my fellow coaches laugh all the time, but they’re also incredibly thoughtful and are very willing to participate in nearly every group discussion.

Dinner

I was grateful I took some time to prep dinner in the morning because by the time I arrived home from practice, I was more than ready for some food.

Last night’s dinner was a serious winner thanks to a delicious and ridiculously easy recipe from the Skinnytaste Cookbook!

Skinnytaste Cookbook

I’ve been a fan of Gina’s blog Skinnytaste for years and have had the pleasure of meeting her a small handful of times. She is such a kind woman, an absolutely beautiful photographer and a genius in the kitchen! She is always coming up with mouth-watering recipes to share on her blog and her cookbook is a fabulous representation of her work.

Gina gave me permission to share one recipe from her cookbook with you guys and since I know many of you out there are just as obsessed with crock pot recipes as I am, I figured her Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken would be a good one to highlight! It’s delicious!

 

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken Recipe

 

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

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Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

  • Author: Julie (PB Fingers)
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Total Time: 45 minute
  • Category: dinner, recipes
  • Cuisine: dinner
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Description

A simple, yet completely satisfying dinner! Throw the ingredients into the slow cooker and forget it!


Ingredients

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  • 24 oz (1 1/2 pounds) chicken breast
  • 14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
  • 15 oz can black beans
  • 8 oz frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Combine chicken broth, beans (drained), corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot. Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top.

Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Adjust salt and seasoning to taste. Serve over rice or tortillas and your favorite toppings.


Notes

Recipe source: Skinnytaste Cookbook by Gina Homolka

A few more ideas for this recipe from Gina:

  • Try this recipe as a filling for enchiladas
  • Serve it on top of cilantro rice to make your own burrito bowl
  • Fold into a tortilla with shredded cheese to make your own quesadillas
  • Serve on top of greens for a delicious salad

Keywords: chicken/turkey recipes, crock pot recipes, dairy-free, dinner, gluten free, lunch/dinner recipes, most popular recipes, recipes

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Santa Fe Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

A few more ideas for this recipe from Gina:

  • Try this recipe as a filling for enchiladas
  • Serve it on top of cilantro rice to make your own burrito bowl
  • Fold into a tortilla with shredded cheese to make your own quesadillas
  • Serve on top of greens for a delicious salad

Enjoy!

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About Julie

My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Linda @ The Fitty says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:47 am

    You got the Skinnytaste coookbook!!!! gahhhh!!!!

    I agree–the most beautiful people in the world have gratitude towards life.

    Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:53 am

    That looks sooooooo good! 😀

    Reply
  3. Natalie @ Never Serious Blog says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Yum! Love the idea of serving it over cilantro lime rice!

    Reply
  4. Brittany @ Lemon Lime Life says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Love the different ways to serve this chicken. Definitely on my calendar and list for dinner next week!

    Reply
  5. Liz L. says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:03 am

    Yes!! I have loved every single recipe that I’ve ever tried from the Skinnytaste blog! And Santa Fe crockpot chicken is one of my favorites! I can’t eat gluten so I like that so many of her recipes are naturally gluten-free…not to mention healthy and delicious.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:13 am

      It was SO good! Ryan and I couldn’t get enough of it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Katie @ Live Half Full says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:05 am

    I really need to pick up that cookbook! But for now I’m holding out for my Christmas list. 😉

    Reply
  7. Katie says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:06 am

    That recipe has been a staple since I saw it on her blog a couple of years ago! It is so easy and tasty.

    Reply
  8. Sky @ Blonde Freedom says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Girls on the Run sounds like such a rewarding program not only for coaches, but especially the girls! I’m sure they love having you as their coach. I love using my crock pot so I’ll have to try this recipe out!

    Reply
  9. Kelly Runs for Food says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Definitely just pinned that for this weekend when I have to work Saturday. This will be perfect! I love Skinnytaste too, her recipes are always good!

    Reply
  10. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Awesome. Skinnytaste is great. She’s so sweet to let you share the recipe. Glad you are enjoying Girls on the Run so much!

    Reply
  11. Hollie says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:20 am

    That Sante Fe Chicken looks awesome- I am going to have to try it out. Thanks!
    When I train coaches for GOTR I always tell them that they will get just as much out of the program from coaching as the girls do. It is so true. There is a need for a program for adult woman to understand and see their self worth… I believe it would help in raising strong, confident young girls. Have a great day!

    Reply
  12. Stacie@SimplySouthernStacie says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:33 am

    Oh, this looks like the perfect dinner recipe for a chilly night!

    Reply
  13. Abby says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:55 am

    After all your talk about Girls On The Run, I just looked into it and found that we also have it in our area. Just sent an email to them. I think I know where I”ll be volunteering soon! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  14. Amanda says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:10 am

    That must have been on her blog too because I know I have made it twice before. Absoutely delicious but next time I will change the cook time of the chicken. I found that 6 hours on high had my chicken almost gritty – anyone else find the same or is this operator error? 🙂

    Reply
  15. Liz says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:12 am

    I will definitely check out Gina’s blog! This isn’t the first time I’ve seen you mention her Skinnytaste cookbook. I’ll have to look for it next time I’m out! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I’ll keep it in mind next time it gets chilly!

    Reply
  16. Carrie (This Fit Chick) says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:28 am

    I would love to wrap this up in tortillas!! I wish I had a slow cooker- so need one! I LOVE the gratitude poster- awesome idea!

    Reply
  17. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:37 am

    That looks AMAZING! I love the girl who said she’s thankful for air conditioning! haha In the summer I definitely am too!

    Reply
  18. Skinny Fitalicious says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:55 am

    I’m so jealous you have the Skinny Taste cookbook. I really want one. Maybe for Christmas!

    Reply
  19. april says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:00 am

    i love that you’re volunteering for girls on the run. you’re going to be such a positive role model for those girls! =)

    it’s still pretty warm here (i live in southern calif.), but i can’t wait to begin using my crock pot as soon as it cools down. definitely putting this recipe on my “must try” list!

    Reply
  20. Ashley Pitt @ A Lady Goes West says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Girls on the Run sounds like a great program, that’s so awesome you’re doing it. And I’m always looking for easy slow cooker recipes, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  21. Gina@Skinnytaste says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Thanks Julie for reviewing my cookbook, this post made me smile ear to ear!! This recipe is a fan favorite from my blog, so many probably have made it, but the book also has 125 brand new recipes that don’t live on my site!

    Girls on the Run sounds like such a wonderful program and I love the topic of gratitude being an attitude. You are such a great role model!!

    Reply
  22. Chelsea @ A Fit LittleOne says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:04 am

    This sounds so so so good!! Thank god I will be investing in a crock pot soon :D.

    Reply
  23. Angela @ HonestlyAngela says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I love my crock pot and this recipe sounds delicious! I think leftovers would even be good served cold on a bed of greens – salad style ☺

    Reply
  24. Sarah @ Sweet Miles says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:10 am

    We do something similar to this all the time! So easy and SO tasty! Although, this version looks a bit healthier than ours 🙂

    Reply
  25. Amy says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:22 am

    Thanks for posting the Starbucks wrap recipe yesterday! My husband and I love those! I have ACL/MCL reconstruction surgery on Friday and last night I was able to use your recipe to make a bunch of them to freeze for my breakfasts while I recover!

    Reply
  26. Emma @ Life's A Runner says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:28 am

    I am in love with the quesadilla idea! Definitely adding to the to-make list.

    Reply
  27. Alexa @ simpleeatsfood.com says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:34 am

    I couldn’t even imagine trying to PICK a recipe to make from that book. Everything looks so good!

    Reply
  28. GiGi Eats says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    Aw! This recipe hits close to home because… My parents live in Santa Fe part time! I will be there in.. OMG A MONTH! I haven’t been home in a year!!! Can you believe that, because I certainly cannot! YOWZA! Now I am excited. I think I’ll ask my dad to make this with the left over Thanksgiving Turkey! 😀

    Reply
  29. Jenna says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    Gina’s recipes are life changing! Been following her blog for years and had this cookbook on preorder. I’ve made the santa fe chicken before and it’s super easy and so delicious (as all her recipes are)!

    Reply
  30. Heather @ Housewife Glamour says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Girls on the Run looks like such a great program! My mom has done it before at the middle school she works at so it’s fun to see more about what she was involved in. Love it!

    Reply
  31. Bethany @ Accidental Intentions says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    This sounds DELICIOUS! Definitely going to have to file this one away for a busy night.

    Reply
  32. Annette Perkins (@FitnessPerks) says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Mmmm Mmmmm! I love Mexican food. I did something similar this week and it was tasty!

    Reply
  33. Lauryn says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    I loooove Skinnytaste AND crockpot chicken, so this one is a winner for me 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  34. Tara says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    This cookbook is on my Christmas list! Can’t wait to try this chicken!

    Reply
  35. Zhina @ Eat Write Laugh says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    I love how this looks! I’ve just moved and my slow cooker hasn’t made it to the new place yet, but I will be making this as soon as I bring it. 🙂 It reminds me of the salsa chicken recipe (that I found on Andrea’s blog at “a doctor in the house”) but it’s different and I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  36. Alex says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    This sounds and looks delicious. I especially love crockpot meals when I have a busy week at work and don’t have a lot of time to prep. I could easily throw all of these ingredients into the pot before leaving for work and walk in the door to dinner. I’m heading out of town this weekend and won’t be able to meal prep on Sunday like I typically do so I think this is a must try for next week’s menu with little prep time! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  37. taramdeal says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    A friend just got the book for me and we LOVE it too!! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Laura says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I have almost the exact same thing (minus black beans and cilantro, and add some white beans) cooking in my crock pot! I found it as “white chicken chili” on pinterest. I hope it tastes as good as it smells!

    Reply
  39. Tricia says

    October 22, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I will be making this recipe this weekend for sure! Thanks for sharing! Also, thanks for sharing your poster from GOTR. Very inspiring!

    Reply
  40. Caitlin @ Happy 'n' Hungry says

    October 22, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Yummy! I love a good Crock-Pot recipe.

    Reply
  41. Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    that looks like a recipe my bf and I make– SO GOOD! I love anything in the crockpot. so easy and always so delicious!

    Reply
  42. Nicole @ Liberty Belles says

    October 23, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I love crock pot recipes, but find so many ask for 6-8 hours on low. Since I work 9ish hours a day (and my crockpot doesn’t have a timer function), I can usually only cook these meals on weekends. This one, at 10 hours of cook time, is PERFECT! Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  43. Amanda says

    October 29, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    Made this today- it was so good. Cooked it on medium for about 8.5 hours. Made mine just as the recipe called for and wouldn’t change a thing.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 30, 2014 at 7:42 am

      So glad to hear it! We loved it in our house, too! 🙂

      Reply
  44. Heather says

    February 15, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    In the pic, it looks like soup. Did you add broth or does it come out of the crockpot that way!

    Reply

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