Description
A hassle-free and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender shredded chicken, zesty tomatoes, and creamy cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 dry ranch dressing packet
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain)
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn (drained)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (8 oz) block of plain cream cheese
- 2 fresh squeezed limes
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the Crock Pot.
- Add the drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn, and Rotel tomatoes over the chicken.
- Sprinkle onion powder, ranch seasoning, and black pepper atop the ingredients.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything for that zesty flavor.
- Pour chicken broth over the mixture, and lay the cream cheese block on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Once finished, remove the chicken from the Crock Pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir until the cream cheese coats all ingredients evenly.
- Serve while hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor or swap black beans for pinto beans. Serve over rice or in tacos for meal versatility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, fiesta, easy dinner, family meal, budget-friendly