Description
Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken is a vibrant, creamy dish that embodies the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine while being incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this slow-cooked meal combines tender chicken with zesty spices, black beans, and corn for a savory experience. Simply layer your ingredients in the crock pot and let it work its magic while you focus on other activities. This versatile recipe can be served in tacos, over rice, or even as a topping for nachos, making it an ideal choice for families seeking delicious and nutritious options. Enjoy a fiesta of flavors with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can whole-kernel corn (not drained)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies (drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Dice the yellow onion and place it at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the boneless chicken breasts on top of the onion.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and taco seasoning over the chicken.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, black pepper, and minced garlic.
- Place cream cheese on top of all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crock pot and mix everything until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg