Crock Pot Chicken with Black Beans Cream Cheese
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful comfort of Crock Pot Chicken with Black Beans and Cream Cheese—a set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Tender chicken breasts are simmered to perfection in a savory medley of black beans, sweet corn, and zesty salsa, seasoned with a warm blend of chili powder and cumin. The magic happens when velvety cream cheese melts into the dish, creating a luscious and irresistible sauce that ties it all together. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this effortless recipe is versatile enough to serve over rice, scoop up with tortilla chips, or wrap in a soft tortilla. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a crowd-pleasing, fuss-free dinner that’s as delicious as it is easy. Perfect for lovers of slow cooker chicken recipes, creamy comfort food, and Tex-Mex flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 15 oz Can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz Can of corn (drained)
- 1 cup Salsa
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened and cubed)
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans and corn evenly over the chicken.
Pour the salsa on top of the vegetables, coating everything well.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, add the cream cheese cubes on top. Let the cream cheese melt into the mixture as it continues to cook.
Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the Crock Pot and stir well to combine everything.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve warm on its own, or over cooked rice, with tortilla chips, or wrapped in a tortilla.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.2 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.7 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 826 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 6328 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.7 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.0 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 270.4 g | 541% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 556 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 4414 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
