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
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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1 packet dried ranch dressing mix
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
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1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
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Juice of 2 fresh limes
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1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
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Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot.
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Add Rotel tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion powder, ranch seasoning, and black pepper.
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Squeeze fresh lime juice over the ingredients.
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Place the cream cheese block on top, then pour in the chicken stock.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
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Remove the chicken and shred with two forks.
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Return shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and stir until everything is evenly combined and creamy.
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Serve hot with your favorite toppings or over rice, tortillas, or nachos.
Notes
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Want it spicier? Add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
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Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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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