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.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:370 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 2

Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies on top of the chicken.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 5

Place the cream cheese block on top of the mixture (do not stir).

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.

Step 8

Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir everything together until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2577.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3350.8

Total Fat 151.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 962.7mg	0%
Sodium 7088.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.2g	0%
Total Sugars 48.2g
Protein 306.3g	0%

Vitamin D 31.0IU	0%
Calcium 1380.0mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 5184.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 36.4%

Carbs: 23.2%