Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender, slow-cooked chicken with ranch, taco spices, corn, beans, and cream cheese for bold Mexican flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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900 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup diced yellow onion
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix
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1 tablespoon taco seasoning
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425 g canned black beans, drained and rinsed
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425 g canned whole-kernel corn, undrained
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410 g canned diced tomatoes, undrained
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115 g canned diced green chilies, drained
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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225 g cream cheese
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Spread diced onion evenly across the base of a 6-litre slow cooker, and arrange chicken breasts on top.
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Sprinkle ranch seasoning and taco seasoning over the chicken. Pour in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and diced green chilies. Season with black pepper and add minced garlic. Place cream cheese on top of the mixture.
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Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or on low for 4–6 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Once cooking is complete, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir well to integrate all ingredients until creamy and combined.
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Portion onto rice, tortillas, or nachos as desired and serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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Use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
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For a spicier flavour, consider substituting the green chilies with diced fresh jalapeños or chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
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A hand mixer on low speed can quickly shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.