Crockpot Fiesta Chicken
A delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of a fiesta right to your dinner table, combining tender chicken, zesty salsa, and creamy cheese cooked slowly in a crockpot for minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Chicken can be used interchangeably based on preference.
- 4 oz cream cheese Should be softened for easy mixing.
- 8 oz salsa Choose mild, medium, or hot depending on spice tolerance.
- 1 cup frozen corn Adds sweetness and lovely texture.
- 1 can black beans Must be drained and rinsed.
- 1 packet taco seasoning Brings bold flavors to the dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the black beans under cold water to remove excess sodium and canned flavor. Make sure to drain them well.
- Place the boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cut the cream cheese into slices and distribute evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken and cream cheese.
- Add the frozen corn on top of the salsa mixture.
- Sprinkle the drained black beans into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning on top of all ingredients.
- Gently mix everything together with a large spoon.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Once cooking is complete, shred the chicken using two forks right in the slow cooker.
- Mix everything together before serving and enjoy.
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Notes
Use quality ingredients for better flavor. Customize spice levels with different salsas or add jalapeños if desired. The dish stores well and can be made ahead of time or frozen for later use.