21 Crockpot Mexican Recipes You’ll Want to Make on Repeat

In today's fast-paced world, convenience often trumps culinary creativity, leading many home cooks to seek ways to simplify meal preparation while maximizing flavor. Enter the slow cooker—a kitchen appliance that has transformed the way we approach home cooking. From savory stews to hearty casseroles, the slow cooker allows for the melding of flavors and textures, producing dishes that are both satisfying and nutritious with minimal effort.

21 Crockpot Mexican Recipes You’ll Want to Make on Repeat

Spice up your mealtime with these delicious spicy chicken tacos made effortlessly in a slow cooker! Perfect for busy families or entertaining guests, this recipe features tender chicken, flavorful spices, and fresh toppings all wrapped in warm tortillas. The slow cooking method enhances flavors while saving you time. Explore the art of slow cooking and discover just how easy it is to create memorable meals. Get ready to indulge and enjoy! #SlowCooker #ChickenTacos #EasyRecipes #MealPrep #ComfortFood #TacoNight

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup corn (frozen or canned)

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup salsa

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Small tortillas for serving

Fresh cilantro for garnish

1 lb ground beef

1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup corn

1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

10-12 corn tortillas, cut into strips

1 onion, chopped

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

4 lbs pork shoulder

1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained

2 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce

1 onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Small tortillas for serving

Fresh lime for garnish

2 cups uncooked brown rice

4 cups vegetable broth

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup corn

1 bell pepper, diced

1 onion, diced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Juice of 2 limes

Salt to taste

1 lb ground turkey or beef

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (16 oz) corn, drained

1 packet taco seasoning

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1 onion, diced

4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup corn

1 cup salsa

1 cup cooked rice

1 tsp cumin

1 cup shredded cheese (optional)

2 large sweet potatoes, diced

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 onion, diced

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Small tortillas for serving

Avocado and cilantro for topping

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 cup salsa

1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend)

8-10 corn tortillas

1 tsp taco seasoning

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 onion, sliced

2 cups chicken broth

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes

1 tbsp fajita seasoning

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup corn

1 cup salsa

1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce

2 cups cooked brown rice

Diced avocado for topping

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

2 cups vegetable broth

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

1 cup corn

1/2 tsp cumin

Juice of 1 lime

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 cup corn

1 packet enchilada sauce mix

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot and season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Add the black beans, corn, diced onion, garlic, and salsa.

Stir to combine, ensuring the chicken is coated with the salsa mixture.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Once done, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.

Serve in tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 6

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Beef Enchilada Casserole 🍖🥘

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, adding the chopped onion until translucent. Drain excess fat.

In the crockpot, layer half of the tortilla strips, followed by half the beef mixture, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and cheese.

Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with cheese on top.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until heated through and cheese is melted.

Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream or avocado.

Prep Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 6 hrs | Servings: 8

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Vegetarian Chili con Queso 🌱🧀

Combine all ingredients except for the Velveeta cheese in the crockpot.

Stir to mix everything well and season with salt and pepper.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

About 30 minutes before serving, add the cubed Velveeta cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 6

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Pineapple Chipotle Pulled Pork 🌺🌶️

Season the pork shoulder with cumin, salt, and pepper.

Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot, followed by the pork.

In a bowl, mix pineapple chunks and chipotle sauce, then pour over the pork.

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily.

Shred the pork and mix it with the sauce. Serve in tortillas with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 10 hrs | Servings: 8

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Cilantro Lime Rice Bowls 🍚🍋

In the crockpot, add the brown rice, vegetable broth, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and onion.

Stir to combine, ensuring rice is submerged in the liquid.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the rice is tender.

Once done, add lime juice and fresh cilantro, stirring to combine.

Serve in bowls, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 6

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Taco Soup Delight 🍲🌮

In a skillet, brown the ground turkey/beef with diced onion until cooked through. Drain any fat.

Transfer to the crockpot and add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, and broth.

Stir to combine and cover.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, and sour cream if desired.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 8

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Mexican Stuffed Peppers 🌶️🌽

In a skillet, brown the ground meat and drain excess fat.

In a large bowl, mix the beef, black beans, corn, salsa, cooked rice, and cumin.

Fill each halved pepper with the mixture and place in the crockpot.

If using, sprinkle cheese over the top.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until peppers are tender.

Prep Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 4

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos 🍠🌮

Add sweet potatoes, black beans, diced onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.

Stir to combine and cover.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are soft.

Serve in tortillas topped with avocado and fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 4

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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas 🥘🍗

Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle with taco seasoning.

Pour cream of chicken soup and salsa over the chicken.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Once done, shred the chicken and mix with sauce.

Roll the chicken mixture into tortillas, place in a baking dish, and top with cheese.

Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 6

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Chicken Fajita Soup 🍲🥄

Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.

Add sliced peppers, onions, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and fajita seasoning.

Stir to combine and cover.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Once done, shred the chicken and serve in bowls.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 4

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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls 🍚🌯

Place chicken in the crockpot and top with black beans, corn, salsa, and chipotle sauce.

Stir to mix and cover.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Shred chicken and serve over brown rice topped with diced avocado.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 4

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Mexican Quinoa Bowl 🍚🌿

Place quinoa, vegetable broth, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and cumin in the crockpot.

Stir to combine and cover.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until quinoa is cooked through.

Stir in lime juice before serving.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 4

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Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa 🌯🍲

In the crockpot, combine quinoa, vegetable broth, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and enchilada sauce mix.

Stir to blend the ingredients well.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until quinoa is fluffy.

Serve warm, garnished with cheese or avocado if desired.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 4

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili 🌱🍲

Add all ingredients into the crockpot, stirring well to combine.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until sweet potatoes are tender.

Serve warm with crusty bread or tortilla chips.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 8 hrs | Servings: 6

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Zesty Lime Chicken Tacos 🌮🍋