Crockpot Chicken with Black beans in Cream Cheese Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
800 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Chicken with Black beans in Cream Cheese Sauce
Description
The recipe begins by placing frozen boneless chicken breasts into a crockpot along with drained black beans, corn, and a jar of salsa. Cooking on high for 4 to 5 hours allows the chicken to fully cook and absorb the flavors from the beans and salsa. Adding cream cheese at the end and letting it sit melts it into a creamy sauce that binds the ingredients.
The result is a filling and flavorful dish combining protein, vegetables, and a creamy texture. This can be shredded or cut into pieces for serving, making it versatile for burritos, tacos, or rice bowls.
The recipe notes suggest adjusting salsa heat level to taste, adding chopped onion for extra flavor, and mention that leftovers reheat well, making it suitable for meal prep or lunches. The dish stretches protein portions and benefits from the slow cooker’s convenience.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
- 15 ounces black beans 1 can
- 15 ounces corn 1 can
- 20 ounces salsa any kind
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- Take 4-5 frozen, yes, frozen, boneless chicken breasts put into crock pot.
- Add 1 can of black beans, drained, 1 jar of salsa, 1 can of corn drained.
- Cook in crockpot on high for about 4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked.
- Add 1 package of cream cheese (just throw it on top!) and let sit for about 1/2 hour. All done and enjoy!
Notes
- Use medium or hot salsa to adjust spiciness according to taste preferences.
- Adding chopped onion before cooking enhances flavor complexity.
- This recipe reheats well, making it practical for lunch leftovers or meal prep.
- Shred or cut the chicken after cooking for versatile serving options.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 800 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 800kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 78g | 156% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 243mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1512mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 2140mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1805IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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