Description
Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken is a flavorful and hassle-free dish that transforms your dinner routine. With just five minutes of prep time, this recipe allows you to savor tender chicken infused with zesty ranch seasoning, lime juice, and cream cheese. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re feeding the family on a busy weeknight or entertaining guests, this versatile dish shines in tacos, over rice, or as a nacho topping. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s not only delicious but nutritious too. Bring the fiesta to your table with this easy-to-make Crock Pot classic!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 dry ranch dressing packet
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain)
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn (drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 block (8 oz) plain cream cheese
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add black beans, corn, and Rotel tomatoes.
- Season with onion powder, ranch dressing mix, and black pepper.
- Squeeze lime juice over all ingredients and pour in chicken broth.
- Top with cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix everything together before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg