Description
Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken is a soulful, slow-cooked dish that perfectly balances tender, juicy chicken breasts with the earthy depth of black beans, sweet corn, and vibrant Mexican spices. Finished with a touch of creamy goodness, this wholesome dinner is the ultimate ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ meal. It is designed to provide a protein-rich, nourishing experience for busy days without sacrificing comfort or flavor. Whether served as a taco filling, over a bed of fluffy rice, or tossed into a fresh salad, this comforting dish is wholesome, versatile, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
1 cup chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the diced onion, black beans, and corn on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and taco seasoning evenly over the mixture.
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Once tender, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot, add the softened cream cheese, and stir until creamy and well combined.
Continue to heat for another 20 minutes until the sauce is smooth and hot.
Notes
Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking. For a lower sodium version, opt for reduced-sodium broth and seasoning packets. Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg