Crock Pot Creamy Mexican Chicken Aka Fiesta Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this indulgent and flavorful Crock Pot Creamy Mexican Chicken, also known as Fiesta Chicken! This easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender, juicy shredded chicken with bold taco seasoning, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. The creamy base of melted cream cheese and shredded cheddar elevates it to a rich and satisfying one-pot wonder ideal for the whole family. Perfectly customizable, this dish can be served over rice, tucked into soft tacos, or scooped up with crunchy tortilla chips for the ultimate comfort food experience. With a quick 10-minute prep and hands-free cooking, this creamy, cheesy fiesta is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite in your recipe collection!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
Step 2
Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
Step 3
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including their liquid), black beans, and frozen corn on top of the chicken.
Step 4
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 5
Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the crock pot.
Step 6
Cube the cream cheese and add it to the crock pot. Stir it in and allow it to melt and blend with the other ingredients, roughly 10-15 minutes.
Step 7
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
Step 8
Serve hot over rice, in tacos, or with tortilla chips. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1708.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2982.6 |
| Total Fat 144.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 79.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 963.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5706.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 130.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.3g | |
| Protein 290.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1270.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3599.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories