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Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 8 ounces salsa
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Optional toppings: Chopped cilantro sliced avocado, lime wedges, shredded cheese, or diced tomatoes.

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Place the thawed chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add salsa, frozen corn, drained black beans, and taco seasoning. Place the cubed cream cheese on top.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 4 hours or LOW for approximately 6 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir everything thoroughly until the cream cheese is incorporated and the sauce is creamy.
  7. Serve warm in tortillas, over rice, in burrito bowls, or with tortilla chips. Add optional toppings if desired.

Notes

Recipe Notes
Use thawed chicken for slow cooker food safety.
Cooking times vary by appliance and chicken thickness; confirm the internal temperature before serving.
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within 3–4 days.
Nutrition values should be calculated using the actual ingredient brands and quantities used.