Frugal -5 Ingredient Crock Pot Mexican Chicken

Posted on July 9, 2026

This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Mexican Chicken is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it dinner that your whole family will love. Tender shredded chicken mingles with hearty black beans, sweet corn, zesty salsa, and velvety cream cheese for a rich, creamy filling that works beautifully in tacos, burrito bowls, or over rice. With just five pantry staples and a slow cooker, a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal practically makes itself.

Frugal Dinner

Ingredients

2.5 pounds of boneless (skinless chicken breast – frozen or thawed)

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained

1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained

1 jar (16 ounces) salsa

1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese

Instructions

1

Put all ingredients in slow cooker.

2

Cook on low all day. Cook 6 to 8 hours if your chicken is thawed, and 8 to 10 hours if chicken is frozen.

3

Shred chicken with a fork before serving.

Key Points About Ingredients:

• Using frozen chicken breast is perfectly safe in the slow cooker and simply requires a longer cook time of 8–10 hours on low.
• Black beans add a hearty dose of plant-based protein and fiber, making this dish extra filling and nutritious.
• The block of cream cheese melts into the salsa and juices to create a rich, velvety sauce that coats every bite of shredded chicken.
• Jarred salsa does triple duty as the seasoning, the liquid, and the flavor base — no additional spices needed.
• Draining both the canned black beans and corn keeps the final dish from becoming too watery as the chicken releases its own juices during cooking.

Key Nutritional Insights:

• Each serving provides an impressive amount of lean protein from the chicken breast, supporting muscle maintenance and keeping you full for hours.
• Black beans contribute significant dietary fiber, which supports healthy digestion and helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
• This dish is relatively high in sodium due to the canned beans, canned corn, and jarred salsa — rinsing the beans and choosing low-sodium salsa can help reduce sodium content.
• Cream cheese adds saturated fat and calories but also contributes to the creamy texture; a reduced-fat version can lighten the dish without sacrificing much flavor.
• The combination of chicken and black beans delivers a complete amino acid profile, making this a nutritionally well-rounded one-pot meal.

• Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size1
• Amount per serving
• Calories1,420
• Standard DV% Daily Value*
• Total Fat58 g72 g80.56%
• Saturated Fat28 g20 g140%
• Trans Fat1 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat5 g
• Monounsaturated Fat14 g
• Cholesterol390 mg300 mg130%
• Sodium3200 mg2300 mg139.13%
• Total Carbohydrate88 g275 g32%
• Dietary Fiber20 g28 g71.43%
• Total Sugars18 g
• Added Sugars2 g50 g4%
• Sugar Alcohal0 g
• Protein138 g50 g276%
• Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)30 mcg20 mcg150%
• Calcium280 mg1300 mg21.54%
• Iron9 mg18 mg50%
• Potassium2800 mg4700 mg59.57%
• Vitamin A2200 mcg900 mcg244.44%
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)22 mg90 mg24.44%
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol)4 mg15 mg26.67%
• Vitamin K18 mcg120 mcg15%
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.8 mg1.2 mg66.67%
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.7 mg1.3 mg53.85%
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin)34 mg16 mg212.5%
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)3.2 mg1.7 mg188.24%
• Folate180 mcg400 mcg45%
• Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)1.2 mcg2.4 mcg50%
• Biotin12 mcg30 mcg40%
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)4.2 mg5 mg84%
• Choline280 mg550 mg50.91%
• Phosphorus1100 mg1250 mg88%
• Iodine18 mcg150 mcg12%
• Magnesium140 mg420 mg33.33%
• Zinc5 mg11 mg45.45%
• Selenium82 mcg55 mcg149.09%
• Copper0.6 mg0.9 mg66.67%
• Manganese1.4 mg2.3 mg60.87%
• Chromium8 mcg35 mcg22.86%
• Molybdenum60 mcg45 mcg133.33%
• Chloride420 mg2300 mg18.26%
• * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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