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Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 68 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken is an easy, dump-and-go meal bursting with Tex-Mex flavors! Juicy shredded chicken is slow-cooked with salsa, corn, black beans, and creamy cheese, making it the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or simply served on its own. A simple and delicious crockpot dinner!


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
  • 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the top.
  2. Add salsa, black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot.
  5. Stir in the cubed cream cheese and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Cover and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes on low.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice, in tortillas, or as a dip with chips.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño.
  • Want it creamier? Add an extra 4 oz of cream cheese.
  • Make it low-carb by serving over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/6 of recipe)
  • Calories: ~420 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg