Description
Looking for the best slow cooker fiesta chicken recipe? This dish is quick easy and simple while delivering bold creamy flavor. It is one of my favorite healthy comfort food ideas for busy weeknights game days and casual gatherings. Tender shredded chicken cooks with beans corn salsa and cream cheese creating a rich filling perfect for tacos bowls or dips. Save this easy slow cooker fiesta chicken for stress free meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 package cream cheese 8 oz
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt black pepper and taco seasoning.
- Add black beans corn salsa chicken broth and olive oil over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Add cream cheese and let it soften for 10 minutes then stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro adjust seasoning and serve warm in tacos bowls or as a dip.
Notes
- Use mild or hot salsa to control spice.
- Add broth if mixture becomes too thick.
- Perfect for tacos nachos or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg