Easy Creamy Santa Fe Chicken Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Easy Creamy Santa Fe Chicken Crock Pot recipe—a comforting and flavorful slow-cooker dish that's as effortless as it is delicious! Tender, shredded chicken is infused with the bold flavors of black beans, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and creamy ranch-seasoned sauce, all brought together by a luscious blend of cream cheese and warming spices like cumin and chili powder. This one-pot meal is a perfect combination of creamy and zesty, and it’s versatile enough to serve over fluffy rice or enjoy on its own. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the magic of a crock pot, you can come home to a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s packed with Southwest-inspired flavors. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of freshness, and watch it become a family favorite! Keywords: easy crock pot recipes, creamy Santa Fe chicken, slow cooker chicken dinner, Southwest-inspired comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
- 1 can (10 oz) Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) Packet of ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 2 cups Cooked rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot.
Add the black beans, frozen corn, and canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (with their juices) on top of the chicken.
In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot.
Scatter the softened cream cheese over the top of the mixture in small chunks.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender (165°F internal temperature).
Once done cooking, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot using two forks, stirring it to combine with the sauce and vegetables.
Serve the creamy Santa Fe chicken over cooked rice, if desired. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro for a burst of flavor.
Enjoy your easy creamy Santa Fe chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.2 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.0 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 4111 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.7 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 62.5 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2532 mg | 54% | |
*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.
