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shredded chicken with corn and beans in slow cooker
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Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken

Fiesta chicken made in the slow cooker is an easy way to make burritos, tacos and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 oz. packet spicy or fiesta Hidden Valley Ranch Mix (can be labeled dressing or dip)
  • 15 oz. can black beans drained
  • 15.25 oz. can whole kernel corn drained
  • 10 oz. can Rotel® tomatoes (DO NOT DRAIN)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 small sweet yellow onion diced

Instructions

  • Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle over the ranch packet.
  • Add the drained corn, drained beans, Rotel tomatoes, onion, and place the cream cheese block on top.
  • Place the lid onto the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.
  • Stir the cream cheese into the chicken and other ingredients.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

How can I make this less spicy?
  • Rotel tomatoes tend to be spicy. Use mild Rotel if you can find it.
  • Use a 16 oz. jar of mild salsa instead of Roel
  • Or use a can of diced tomatoes
  • Use a regular ranch mix instead of spicy or fiesta
How can I make this lower in fat?
  • Leave out the cream cheese.
  • Serve with fat-free or low-fat sour cream.
  • Serve with low-fat tortillas or on a salad.
What are ways to serve fiesta chicken?
  • On tortillas
  • Make a burrito bowl by serving over white rice and top with cheese
  • In warmed crunchy taco shells
Variations:
  • Chicken thighs or cooked ground chicken or turkey can be used. You can even use leftover rotisserie chicken (cook for less time).
  • Other beans that work well in this recipe are canned pinto beans or red beans.
  • If you can't find spicy (it can be hard to find!), a regular ranch packet will work.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg

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