Description
A creamy, high-protein slow cooker recipe packed with Tex-Mex flavors. This beginner-friendly Crockpot Fiesta Chicken is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the black beans, frozen corn, and salsa on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly across the mixture.
- Place the cream cheese on top without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once done, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together until well combined and creamy.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- Use dairy-free cream cheese for a lactose-free version.
- Add salsa with higher heat for a spicier dish.
- If using canned corn, add it in the last hour of cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Portion and freeze leftovers for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg