This simple slow cooker fiesta chicken recipe is a delicious and versatile Mexican-inspired meal. Made with chicken breasts, corn, black beans, ranch seasoning, Rotel, cream cheese, lime juice, and chicken broth, this creamy crock pot dish can be enjoyed in tacos, rice bowls, or even as a topping for nachos!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain)
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn (drained)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (8 oz) block of plain cream cheese
- Juice from 2 fresh limes
- ½ cup chicken broth
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the chicken breasts in the Crock Pot. Add the drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn, Rotel tomatoes, onion powder, ranch seasoning, and black pepper.
- Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the top, then pour the chicken broth over the ingredients. Place the cream cheese block on top.
- Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the Crock Pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir the mixture well until the cream cheese has melted and coats everything.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
NUTRITION
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 31g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 104mg
- Sodium: 700mg
- Potassium: 856mg
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 6g
- Vitamin A: 589 IU
- Vitamin C: 11mg
- Calcium: 73mg
- Iron: 2mg
