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Fiesta Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

Fiesta Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

An easy and versatile slow cooker fiesta chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Creamy, tender, and flavorful, it can be served in tacos, rice bowls, or on nachos.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 356
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts similar in size for even cooking
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing seasoning or fiesta ranch seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies do not drain
  • 1 15 oz can whole kernel corn drained
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 8 oz block plain cream cheese
  • 2 limes freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn, undrained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, onion powder, ranch dressing seasoning, and black pepper.
  2. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over everything and place the block of cream cheese on top.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  4. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until the cream cheese has melted and coats the chicken and other ingredients.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy your Fiesta Chicken Crock Pot Recipe!

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings or for freezing. For less spice, use mild Rotel or plain diced tomatoes. Ensure chicken is cooked through (no pink) or reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Lining or spraying the slow cooker can help with cleanup.