Description
Crockpot Fiesta Chicken is a vibrant and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Tex-Mex flavors in a simple, hands-off recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this creamy chicken dish combines rich ingredients like cream cheese, zesty salsa, and hearty black beans to create a meal that everyone will love. Just toss everything into your slow cooker and let it do the work for you! Serve it over rice, in soft tortillas, or as a flavorful burrito bowl. This easy recipe not only saves time but also delivers comfort food at its best—making it an ideal choice for those seeking a delicious dinner without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can black beans
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- In the slow cooker, layer the chicken at the bottom and add cream cheese on top.
- Pour salsa evenly over the mixture, then sprinkle with frozen corn and black beans.
- Add taco seasoning on top.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks until well combined.
- Serve in bowls or tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg