Description
A flavorful and easy slow cooker dish combining tender chicken with zesty lime and a creamy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 dry ranch dressing packet
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain)
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn (drained)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (8 oz) block of plain cream cheese
- 2 fresh squeezed limes
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your Crock Pot.
- Layer the rinsed black beans, drained corn, and Rotel tomatoes on top, spreading them evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle onion powder and ranch seasoning over the mixture, followed by ground black pepper.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the toppings.
- Pour the chicken broth over everything, ensuring the ingredients are moistened. Then, place the block of cream cheese right on top.
- Secure the lid on your slow cooker, choosing HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts, shred them, and return them to the Crock Pot.
- Stir everything together until the cream cheese is well incorporated.
- Serve hot over rice or in warm tortillas.
Notes
Check the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s thoroughly cooked. Adjust lime and seasoning levels to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180-360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg