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Slow Cooker Chicken

A delicious and easy slow cooker chicken recipe with a flavorful fiesta twist.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese
  • 1.1 ounces fiesta ranch seasoning mix
  • 12 ounces red salsa
  • 15 ounces canned corn
  • 15 ounces canned black beans
  • 7 ounces canned diced green chiles
  • 10 pieces corn tortillas

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a bowl, combine the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to create a spice rub.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts with olive oil and coat them evenly with the spice rub on both sides.
  3. Place the chicken in a 7 to 8-quart slow cooker, add the chicken broth, cover, and cook on high for about 3 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Add the cream cheese, fiesta ranch seasoning, salsa, corn, beans, and diced green chiles. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours until bubbly, or on high for 1 hour.
  7. Serve the mixture in tortillas, over rice, or lettuce wraps. Warm tortillas in a towel microwave for 30 seconds or in a skillet for 30 seconds per side for best texture.

Notes

This slow cooker chicken is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with your favorite toppings and sides.