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Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken


  • Author: urbanrecipes1gmail-com
  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A simple and flavorful dish made with chicken, spices, and cream cheese, perfect for gatherings or meal prep.


Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 dry ranch dressing packet
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 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 of plain cream cheese
  • 2 fresh squeezed limes
  • ½ cup chicken broth


Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the Crock Pot.
  2. Add the drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn, and Rotel tomatoes.
  3. Sprinkle the onion powder, ranch seasoning, and black pepper over the top.
  4. Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.
  5. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients and place the block of cream cheese on top.
  6. Put the lid on the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  8. Remove the chicken from the Crock Pot. Use two forks to shred the chicken and add it back into the Crock Pot.
  9. Stir all the ingredients together until the cream cheese coats everything.
  10. Serve while hot and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, top with fresh cilantro, avocado, or cheese; this dish can also be served over rice or in tacos.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican