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Creamy Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken

Creamy Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken Your New Family Favorite

Creamy Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken is a perfect weeknight meal that blends tender chicken, black beans, and vibrant Mexican flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 10 oz Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
  • 15 oz Whole Kernel Corn canned, drained
  • 15 oz Black Beans canned, drained and rinsed
For the Flavor
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
For the Creaminess
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese block, plain
  • 2 limes Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the thawed boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Layer in the black beans, drained corn, and Rotel diced tomatoes over the chicken.
  3. Squeeze fresh lime juice from two limes over the mixture and pour in the half-cup of chicken broth.
  4. Place the block of cream cheese right on top of the layered ingredients.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred them into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and mix it thoroughly with the melted cream cheese and sauce.
  8. Serve your creamy fiesta chicken hot over warm tortillas, rice, or nachos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, always start with thawed chicken and drain canned ingredients properly to avoid excess liquid. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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