Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken Recipe
Description
Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken combines chicken breasts with ranch and taco seasoning, canned black beans, corn, and ROTEL tomatoes in a slow cooker. The ingredients cook together on low or high until the chicken is tender enough to shred. After shredding, fresh lime juice and cream cheese are added and stirred until the cream cheese melts, enriching the mixture with a creamy texture and tang.
This form of preparation results in a dish that is rich and flavorful with complex, layered seasoning from the ranch and taco spice blend, balanced by lime acidity and creamy smoothness from the cream cheese. The beans and corn contribute texture and additional savory elements.
It is typically served over cooked rice or with tortillas, allowing diners to customize their portions and enjoy the rich mixture as a main meal component. Optional additions like green chilis, bell peppers, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, or avocado can be included based on preference. Leftovers store well in airtight containers for up to a week.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed, 15 ounces
- 1 can ROTEL 8 oz
- 1 can corn not drained, 15 ounces
- 1 block cream cheese
- 2 lime fresh
Instructions
- Add the chicken and place all the ingredients except the limes and the cream cheese in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on high in the slow cooker for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred the chicken.
- Squeeze the limes over the chicken mixture , add cream cheese and stir to combine.
- Continue to heat in the crock pot until the cream cheese is fully melted (usually 30-60 minutes).
- Serve over rice or with tortillas. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add green chilis, bell peppers, or diced tomatoes to increase vegetable content and flavor.
- Allowing the mixture to rest for 30 minutes enhances liquid absorption and flavor melding.
- Top the finished dish with shredded cheese and avocados for extra richness.
- Leftover portions keep well refrigerated in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days.
- A Fiesta Ranch Seasoning Packet can be used to replace separate ranch and taco seasoning mixes if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1006mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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