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Crockpot Fiesta Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Crockpot Fiesta Chicken recipe is a flavorful, creamy, and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining tender shredded chicken with a blend of ranch seasoning, black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, and cream cheese, it delivers a deliciously zesty fiesta right from your slow cooker. The lime juice adds a fresh tang that brightens the dish, making it ideal for serving with rice, tortillas, or as a filling for tacos and burritos.

Ingredients

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Chicken & Seasoning

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 dry ranch dressing packet
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Vegetables & Liquids

  • 1 can (15 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 fresh limes, juiced

Dairy

  • 1 block (8 oz) plain cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Place Chicken in Crockpot: Arrange the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your Crockpot.
  2. Add Seasonings and Vegetables: Sprinkle the ranch dressing packet, onion powder, and ground black pepper evenly over the chicken. Then add the black beans, corn, and Rotel diced tomatoes on top.
  3. Add Liquids and Cream Cheese: Squeeze the juice of 2 fresh limes over the ingredients. Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth to provide moisture. Finally, place the entire block of cream cheese on top of the mixture.
  4. Cook: Cover the Crockpot and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred.
  5. Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the Crockpot. Using two forks, shred the chicken thoroughly.
  6. Mix and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the Crockpot and stir well to combine with the creamy, flavorful mixture. Serve hot and enjoy your fiesta meal!

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, use Rotel with jalapeños or add chopped fresh jalapeños.
  • Drain and rinse the black beans and corn to reduce excess sodium.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, over rice, or with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust cooking times if Crockpot size varies; chicken should always reach 165°F internally.

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