Fiesta Chicken Slow Cooker
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Fiesta Chicken Slow Cooker recipe—a blend of zesty, creamy, and hearty flavors made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with bold taco spices and slow-cooked in a vibrant mixture of diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and sweet corn, resulting in a mouthwatering Tex-Mex medley. Cream cheese melts into the dish for a luscious, velvety finish, while optional fresh cilantro and lime wedges add a burst of brightness. With just 10 minutes of prep time and only a handful of pantry staples, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe is perfect for busy families. Serve over rice, with tortilla chips, or wrapped in warm tortillas for a comforting, flavor-packed meal the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Ro-Tel)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 lime lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth over the seasoned chicken.
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, and black beans on top of the chicken.
Cut the cream cheese into smaller chunks and dot them on top of the other ingredients.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir everything well to combine and allow the cream cheese to fully incorporate into the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with optional lime wedges. This dish pairs perfectly with rice, tortilla chips, or warmed tortillas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.6 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.5 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 821 mg | 274% | |
| Sodium | 3424 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 268.3 g | 537% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 563 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 4550 mg | 97% | |
*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.
