Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken – Easy & Flavorful Dinner Recipe
A creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy Tex-Mex flavored dish that’s incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or casual weekend dinners. Serve it over rice, in tacos, burritos, or even as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings and Vegetables: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and taco seasoning over the chicken. Add the black beans, corn, and Rotel on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese to the mixture and stir until fully melted and combined.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Serve: Serve the fiesta chicken over rice, in tortillas, or as desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream.
- To increase spiciness, use hot Rotel or add diced jalapeños.
- For a thicker consistency, let the mixture sit uncovered for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 601mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 97mg