Description

Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken is the perfect solution for busy families looking for a delicious and versatile meal. This slow-cooked dish features tender chicken infused with a rich blend of ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and zesty lime, resulting in flavors that meld beautifully over hours of cooking. With just five minutes of prep time, you can set this dish in your Crock Pot and forget about it until dinner. Enjoy it in tacos, over rice, or as a topping for nachos—the options are endless! Plus, this family-friendly recipe serves eight people, making it ideal for feeding a crowd or saving leftovers for quick meals throughout the week.

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 (undrained)
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

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Instructions

Place chicken breasts in the Crock Pot.
Top with black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, onion powder, ranch seasoning, and ground black pepper.
Squeeze lime juice over the top and pour chicken broth around the ingredients. Add the block of cream cheese on top.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove cooked chicken and shred using two forks before returning to the pot.
Stir all ingredients until well combined and creamy.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: High – 3–4 hours or Low – 5–6 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 75mg