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Fiesta Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

Irresistibly Easy Fiesta Chicken Crock Pot Recipe for Family Fun

This Fiesta Chicken Crock Pot Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Crock Pot, Easy Recipe, Family Meal, Fiesta Chicken, Slow Cooker
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Choose thawed chicken for even cooking.

For Flavor

  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Dressing Substitute with taco seasoning if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onions can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Cayenne can be used for spice.

For the Veggies

  • 10 oz Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies Switch to store-brand tomatoes for variety.
  • 15 oz Whole Kernel Corn Frozen corn works well too.
  • 15 oz Black Beans Kidney beans can be substituted.

For Creaminess

  • 8 oz Plain Cream Cheese Low-fat options are available.

For Freshness

  • 2 Fresh Limes Bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch.

For Moisture

  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium versions are great.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Start by placing your thawed boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
  • Add the drained black beans, kernel corn, Rotel tomatoes, onion powder, ranch seasoning, and ground black pepper.
  • Squeeze the juice of two fresh limes over the mixture, then pour chicken broth over the top.
  • Place a whole block of cream cheese on top of the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Serve warm in soft tortillas for tacos, over rice, or as a topping for nachos.

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado slices for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg