Description
This creamy and zesty Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken is a no-fuss, dump-and-go slow cooker meal packed with tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a tangy ranch kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry family, it’s a comfort food favorite with bold Tex-Mex flavors.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 packet dried ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
Juice of 2 fresh limes
1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot.
Add Rotel tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion powder, ranch seasoning, and black pepper.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the ingredients.
Place the cream cheese block on top, then pour in the chicken stock.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
Remove the chicken and shred with two forks.
Return shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and stir until everything is evenly combined and creamy.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings or over rice, tortillas, or nachos.
Notes
Want it spicier? Add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Delicious in burrito bowls, tacos, or quesadillas!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg