Description
Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that comes together with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This slow-cooked meal features tender chicken breasts combined with zesty ranch seasoning, creamy cheese, and a medley of black beans, corn, and tomatoes. It’s incredibly versatile; serve it in tacos, over rice, as a nacho topping, or even in salads for a fresh twist. The delightful fusion of flavors and textures makes this dish a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 15 oz can whole kernel corn (drained)
- 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 8 oz block plain cream cheese
- 2 fresh limes (juiced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the Crock Pot.
- Add black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, onion powder, ranch seasoning, and black pepper.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and pour in chicken broth.
- Top with the block of cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred cooked chicken using two forks and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately as tacos, rice bowls, or nachos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg