Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken

Julia Pacheco

4 years ago

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Slow cooker meals are an absolute LIFESAVER for me. I love throwing a few ingredients in the crockpot in the morning and forgetting about it until I’m greeted with heavenly smells coming from the kitchen. Is there anything better? This Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken is just about as easy as can be and is so delicious.

What is Fiesta Chicken?

So, this dish originates from a popular Applebee’s main, Fiesta Lime Chicken. This version is a little simpler but just as delicious! Basically, think of tender shredded chicken cloaked in creamy, flavorful, and spicy sauce. It’s so yummy.

I love making this and serving it over chips, but you can also warm up some tortillas and make tacos or burritos too. Or you could even throw it in a bowl with some rice and shredded lettuce for a burrito bowl. This is such a versatile recipe that you and your whole family will absolutely love.

Ingredients for Fiesta Chicken

This recipe only calls for SIX ingredients. That’s it. And most of them are pantry staples. I love this recipe because I usually have all of these cans stocked in my kitchen and chicken in my freezer, so all I have to put on my shopping list is cream cheese.

Chicken breasts
Taco Seasoning (I like this brand, plus the container is huge so you never run out!)
Canned Sweet Corn (you could use frozen corn too, but I like using canned corn for the juices)
Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles (don’t use just plain diced tomatoes– there won’t be nearly as much flavor)
Cannelini Beans (you can use your very favorite canned bean, black beans would be great too)
Cream Cheese

How to Make Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken

Like I’ve said, this recipe is so unbelievably easy. It’s one of those “dump and go” meals that gets me through a hectic week. All you have to do is add your ingredients to a slow cooker, let it cook for 6 hours, shred the chicken (I like to use this meat masher to shred chicken right in my slow cooker), top it with any toppings, and serve!

Slow Cooker Meals

If you’re craving more easy and delicious slow cooker meals, you have to try these recipes!

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Loin

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Slow Cooker Chili