Slow Cooker Cumin-Lime Chicken with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Fall-apart tender chicken simmered in a vibrant cumin and lime sauce with protein-packed black beans. This Mexican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, black beans, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2, juiced lime
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 small, diced onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides for 3-4 minutes per side, then transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Add diced onion to skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp lime juice, then pour mixture over chicken in slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Stir in drained black beans. Cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is tender. Serve with rice or over greens.