This small slow cooker Chipotle Chicken dinner recipe hits all the marks with few ingredients, tons of flavor and a set-it and forget-it cooking. Tender chicken simmered with bold chipotle salsa and savory black beans, and just the right amount of heat. Great served over rice, tucked into tortillas, or enjoyed on its own.

Ingredients

A raw chicken breast on a white plate, surrounded by bowls of black beans, corn, salsa, and salt on a gray surface.

The ingredients are basic and easily customizable, like it spicier, then add more salsa, or not a fan of black beans, then add your favorite bean. Nothing complicated, just great food.

Step-by-Step Photos: Small Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

Just a few minutes to gather your ingredients and toss in the slow cooker and you are on the way to a very yummy dinner!

Raw chicken breast placed in a black slow cooker on a gray textured surface.

Step One

A slow cooker filled with raw chicken breast, black beans, corn, and salsa arranged in separate sections on top.

Steps Two/Three

A slow cooker filled with shredded chicken, black beans, and corn sits on a wooden board, surrounded by rice, salsa, tortillas, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Step Four

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Small Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Chicken

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Tender chicken simmered with bold chipotle salsa and savory black beans, and just the right amount of heat. Great served over rice, tucked into tortillas, or enjoyed on its own.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings: 1 person

Calories: 394

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

6-8 ounce chicken breast boneless, skinless
2 dashes salt
¼ cup corn drained
¼ cup chipotle salsa
¾ cup black beans drained and rinsed

Recipe Directions

Lightly coat the bottom of 2-quart slow cooker insert with vegetable oil. Season the chicken breast with the salt and place in the slow cooker insert.
Add the corn and black beans, then pour the salsa on top.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender. To avoid overcook check internal temperature at around 2 1/2 hours, continue cooking as needed. Factors such as weight and thickness will vary the cooking time.
Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker and stir everything together. Serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mealCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 41gFat: 4gSodium: 1006mgFiber: 17gSugar: 5g

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How to Store

Refrigerator: Let the chicken cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freezer: For longer storage, place the cooled chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe container or bag. Label with the date and freeze for up to 1 month for best quality, technically you can freeze much longer, however I found 1 month is the sweet spot..

How to Reheat

Microwave (Quick Option): Place a single serving in a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and heat on medium power for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add a splash of water or broth if needed to loosen the sauce.
Stovetop: Warm over medium heat in a small skillet or saucepan, stirring occasionally until heated through (about 5–7 minutes). Add a bit of water or broth if it starts to dry out.
From Frozen: Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat using either method above. For faster reheating, defrost in the microwave before heating.