Crock Pot Mexican Fiesta
Transform your weeknight meals with this flavorful and effortless Crock Pot Mexican Fiesta! Loaded with tender, slow-cooked chicken, zesty taco seasoning, and a medley of vibrant ingredients like diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, and red onion, this one-pot wonder is a true fiesta of flavors. Cream cheese adds a luscious, creamy touch, while optional toppings like shredded Mexican cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges elevate every bite. Perfect for tacos, over rice, or served with tortilla chips, this dish is a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead recipe that’s ready to spice up your dinner routine. With simple prep and set-it-and-forget-it convenience, it's an irresistible choice for busy days or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) Sweet corn kernels, drained
- 1 Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 4 Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
Add the diced tomatoes (including their juices), black beans, corn, red onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
Pour in the chicken broth to ensure the mixture stays moist while cooking.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir it into the mixture.
Add the cream cheese to the crock pot and stir until it is fully melted and combined with the other ingredients. Let the mixture cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on low heat.
Serve the Crock Pot Mexican Fiesta warm, topped with shredded Mexican blend cheese and chopped cilantro, if desired. Pair with lime wedges for added zest.
Enjoy as a filling for tacos, over rice, or with tortilla chips!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 714 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 58.8 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 854 mg | 18% | |
*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.
