Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbchicken
breast or thighs
- 15 ozblack beans
or whatever kind you have. drained & rinsed.
- 14 ozdiced tomatoes & green chilies
or plain diced tomatoes. don't drain.
- 2 ccorn
drain if canned.
- 4 ozdiced chiles
drained
- 1 conion and bell pepper mix
in the freezer section
- ½ tspground cumin
- ½ tspground smoked paprika
- 10.5 ozcream of chicken soup
don't dilute
- ¼ ccilantro
chopped
- 4 ozcream cheese
room temperature and cut in chunks
Directions
- 1
Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. This makes clean up SO much easier.
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the slow cooker.
- 3
Add the remaining ingredients except for cream cheese.
- 4
Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4.
- 5
30 minutes before it's time to eat shred the chicken with 2 forks and add the cream cheese.
- 6
Continue to cook for 30 more minutes.
- 7
Stir until cream cheese is all mixed in.
- 8
Serve over rice, baked potatoes, tortilla chips, or whatever
Instant pot instructions
- 1
Dump all of the ingredients except the cream cheese in your instant pot.
- 2
Press the poultry button.
- 3
Cook for a total of 25 minutes.
- 4
Let the pressure release naturally.
- 5
Cut the cream cheese into chunks and soften it in a bowl in the microwave.
- 6
Add the softened cream cheese to the instant pot and put the lid back on.
- 7
Let sit for about 5 minutes.
- 8
Stir to blend in the cream cheese and serve.
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, flavorful dinner that practically cooks itself? This Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken is your answer, making busy weeknights a breeze with almost no prep time. It's truly an easy dump dinner that delivers big on taste.
This "dump and go" slow cooker recipe truly takes the stress out of dinner, allowing you to walk away and return to a creamy, savory meal. The magic lies in combining hearty ingredients like chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty blend of spices with a creamy sauce that permeates every bite. Its incredible versatility means you can transform it into chicken burrito bowls, decadent nachos, or classic burritos and tacos.
You'll be greeted by wonderfully tender, shredded chicken swimming in a rich, creamy sauce bursting with a gentle fiesta flair. The sweet corn and hearty black beans provide a lovely contrast to the savory chicken, all brightened by the mild kick from diced green chilies. The addition of cream cheese at the end melts into a luxurious finish that makes this dish incredibly satisfying and comforting, all while clocking in at 279 calories per serving.
Feel free to tailor this dish to your pantry! You can easily swap black beans for whatever kind you have on hand, just remember to drain and rinse them. If you prefer, plain diced tomatoes work perfectly in place of the diced tomatoes and green chilies. For the chicken, both breast and thighs deliver delicious results, so use your favorite. Don't have a frozen onion and bell pepper mix? Freshly chopped onions and bell peppers are a great alternative.
This creamy fiesta chicken is perfect for feeding a crowd or for an easy family dinner. Spoon it generously over fluffy rice for a hearty chicken burrito bowl, pile it onto crispy chips for irresistible nachos, or tuck it into warm burritos and taco shells for a fun, customizable meal.