Crockpot Fiesta Chicken: Creamy, Healthy, and Delicious!
Crockpot Fiesta Chicken is a creamy, healthy dish that combines flavorful ingredients for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning on top of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese to the crockpot.
- Stir until the cheeses are melted and well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add jalapeños or use spicy taco seasoning.
- This dish can be served over rice or with tortillas.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg