Description
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with an array of spices, veggies, and creamy cheese, all cooked to perfection in a crock pot for a hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 dry ranch dressing packet
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain)
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn (drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 block (8 oz) of plain cream cheese
- 2 fresh squeezed limes
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Layer the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add the black beans and corn.
- Add the Rotel tomatoes along with onion powder, ranch dressing, and black pepper.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the ingredients.
- Pour chicken broth over the mixture, then place the cream cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot, stirring until combined.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before adding it to the pot. Adjust seasoning to preference; add chili powder for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Fiesta Chicken, Slow Cooker, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner