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Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken

A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty tomatoes, perfect for family dinners and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken (breast or thighs) Juicy and tender; base of the dish.
  • 15 ounces black beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes & green chilies Provides flavor and a touch of spice.
  • 2 cups corn Sweet and crunchy.
  • 4 ounces diced chiles Drained; adds heat.
  • 1 cup onion and bell pepper mix Adds depth and sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Brings earthy notes.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground smoked paprika Deepens flavor with smoky notes.
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Freshly chopped for garnish.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Softened and cut into chunks to be added later.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, then place it into the slow cooker.
  3. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, diced chiles, onion and bell pepper mix, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cream of chicken soup.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken within the slow cooker using two forks.
  3. Add the cream cheese and allow to continue cooking for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend.
Serving
  1. Serve the dish over rice, baked potatoes, or tortilla chips.

Notes

For a quicker version, use an Instant Pot and cook for 25 minutes. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.