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.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.

Step 3

Add the diced tomatoes (including their juices), black beans, corn, red onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth to ensure the mixture stays moist while cooking.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.

Step 7

Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir it into the mixture.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Enjoy as a filling for tacos, over rice, or with tortilla chips!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2408.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3126.0

Total Fat 109.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 985.6mg	0%
Sodium 5289.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.7g
Protein 354.1g	0%

Vitamin D 33.1IU	0%
Calcium 1234.3mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 5017.1mg	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: 31.7%

Protein: 45.6%

Carbs: 22.7%