Crock Pot Creamy Southwest Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Crock Pot Creamy Southwest Chicken, a rich and flavorful dish that's as easy as it is satisfying. Tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts are combined with hearty black beans, sweet bursts of corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, all simmering in a creamy, spiced sauce featuring ranch seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. The magic happens in your crock pot, letting you enjoy a hands-off cooking experience while the flavors meld beautifully. Top it off with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro for a deliciously customizable meal perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or simply on its own. With just 10 minutes of prep time and melt-in-your-mouth results, this creamy southwest chicken is a must-try for busy families seeking bold, comforting flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can Corn kernels, drained (or frozen corn)
- 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies on top of the chicken.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot.
Place the cream cheese block on top of the mixture (do not stir).
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir everything together until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed before serving.
Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.0 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.0 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 963 mg | 321% | |
| Sodium | 7089 mg | 308% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.7 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.2 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 306.3 g | 613% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1380 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 5184 mg | 110% | |
*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.
