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Fiesta Chicken in the Crockpot

Published: Oct 17, 2023 · Updated: Apr 24, 2025 by Marye

Creamy fiesta chicken in the crock pot is an easy dump dinner with almost no prep time! Serve it over rice as a burrito bowl, spoon over chips for nachos, or add it to burritos or taco shells. Instant pot instructions included.
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 8 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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First published September 28, 2020. Last updated April 24, 2025 for editorial improvements.

Creamy chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes in a crock pot.
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Creamy fiesta crockpot chicken is an easy dinner idea that the family will love.

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Taste delicious 😋 thank you. I will definitely be using your chicken recipes and crockpot chicken dinners.
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This creamy, slow cooker chicken dish is the busy cook’s best friend and the picky eater’s unexpected favorite. It’s a dump-and-go dinner with almost zero prep, budget-friendly ingredients, and enough flavor to make your taste buds throw a fiesta. Serve it up burrito bowl style with all the fixin’s, pile it high on game day nachos, or stash a few servings in the freezer for those nights when cooking feels as appealing as folding laundry. It’s been a go-to in my kitchen since the days of feeding a small army of hungry kids—and yes, it still shows up for potlucks and soccer nights like the crowd-pleasing comfort food hero it is. Want more cozy? Don’t miss my crockpot chicken posole—it’s basically the committed relationship your soup bowl’s been waiting for.

🧾 Ingredients

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You probably already have most of these pantry staples. Frozen onion & bell pepper mix was not shown in this image.

You can use chicken breast, thighs or even pork loin in this recipe without making any other changes. Never put frozen chicken in a slow cooker. ALWAYS thaw it first (overnight in the refrigerator). Slow cookers don't always bring frozen chicken up to safe temperatures quickly enough and harmful bacteria can grow. (from USDA March 2023)

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Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken Recipe

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Creamy fiesta chicken in the crock pot is an easy dump dinner with almost no prep time! Serve it over rice as a burrito bowl, spoon over chips for nachos, or add it to burritos or taco shells. Instant pot instructions included.
Course Main Dish - Chicken
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings:6
Calories:279
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken, breast or thighs
  • 15 ounces black beans, or whatever kind you have. Drained & rinsed.
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes & green chilies, or plain diced tomatoes. Don't drain.
  • 2 cups corn, drain if canned.
  • 4 ounces diced chiles, drained
  • 1 cup onion and bell pepper mix, in the freezer section
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground smoked paprika
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, don't dilute
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature and cut in chunks

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. This makes clean up SO much easier.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for cream cheese.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4.
  • 30 minutes before it's time to eat shred the chicken with 2 forks and add the cream cheese.
  • Continue to cook for 30 more minutes.
  • Stir until cream cheese is all mixed in.
  • Serve over rice, baked potatoes, tortilla chips, or whatever

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Dump all of the ingredients except the cream cheese in your instant pot.
  • Press the poultry button.
  • Cook for a total of 25 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Cut the cream cheese into chunks and soften it in a bowl in the microwave.
  • Add the softened cream cheese to the instant pot and put the lid back on.
  • Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir to blend in the cream cheese and serve.

Notes

Storage
Store any leftover fiesta chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage. The frozen fiesta chicken will be fine frozen for up to 3 or 4 months.
Tips
  • I don't like to put frozen chicken in a slow cooker. I ALWAYS thaw it first (overnight in the refrigerator). Slow cookers don't bring frozen chicken up to safe temperatures quickly enough and harmful bacteria can grow.
  • Leave out the soup and cream cheese and add an extra can of tomatoes for a dairy free version.
  • Add about a cup of milk if you'd like to serve this as fiesta chicken soup.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

🍽️ Serve with...

I serve this easy chicken dinner over rice as a rice bowl most of the time. You could serve it over tortilla chips for amazing nachos.

It's even good over noodles!

Other side dishes are optional but a good, crunchy salad adds texture and color to the table. Warm flour tortillas with butter? Yes please.

I like to squeeze a little lime juice over the top of the cooked chicken. It brings out all of the flavors!

Want to end the meal on a sweet note? My microwave Mexican Chocolate Cobbler is a quick, 10-minute dessert that would be a delicious finish to this meal!

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  1. Sherri Rochester says

    June 22, 2024 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    I often take this for a Church potluck (leaving the corn out). Everyon loves it. They especially love the addition of the black beans not ever having them before. I do like to sub them with intos every now and then. Most of the dishes that I take to potluck at by you. I haven't found a bad one yet! Thank you so much for doing what yo do!!

    Reply
    • Sherri Rochester says

      June 22, 2024 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      Boy, my auto correct/proofreading is horrible!

      Reply
  2. Kelley says

    March 12, 2024 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    I made the instapot version, and my boys loved it so much. They ask for it weekly!

    Reply
  3. Carla says

    January 27, 2024 at 10:20 am

    Can you use ground beef instead of chicken?

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    • Marye says

      January 28, 2024 at 10:25 am

      Sure! Just cook it first.

      Reply
  4. Hannah says

    January 19, 2024 at 11:35 pm

    I’m confused on the nutrition facts. Is 279 per serving or for the 6 servings?

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  5. Mary says

    September 30, 2023 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    Taste delicious 😋 thankyou I will definitely be using your chicken recipes and crockpot chicken dinners.

    Reply
  6. Sharon says

    September 11, 2023 at 8:39 pm

    Meant to say Electric roaster.

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  7. Sharon says

    September 11, 2023 at 8:38 pm

    I need to make enough for about 14 so my crockpot isn’t big enough. Was thinking of making in an electric toaster. Have you ever tried this or made in the oven? I’m wondering about how long it will take.

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    • Marye says

      September 13, 2023 at 6:13 pm

      I've never tried it and so I can't comment on how long it might take. :/

      Reply
  8. Hannah says

    May 06, 2023 at 10:02 am

    What sides would you serve with this?

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    • Marye says

      May 09, 2023 at 8:11 pm

      Rice, tortilla chips, a salad, warm tortillas, anything you like.

      Reply
  9. Elizabeth says

    May 01, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    Can you used precooked rotisserie chicken? How will that change the cooking time in the crockpot?

    Reply
    • Marye says

      May 01, 2023 at 1:38 pm

      I'd leave it out and add it just before serving. It would be done in probably 2 to 4 hours doing it this way.

      Reply
  10. J B says

    September 13, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    Can you freeze this after made?

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    • Marye says

      September 16, 2022 at 10:52 am

      Yes. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.

      Reply
  11. Judy P says

    September 08, 2022 at 9:13 am

    5 stars
    Oh this sounds so good, I simply love Mexican food and plan on making this soon. I like to do a lot of prep work when I buy my groceries. I'll get 3 or4 bunches of green onions, clean them and chop up fairly small slices and freeze them in a ziplock bag. Same with regular onions, peppers, and herbs like cilantro. I'm elderly so I like to make things as easy for me as I can. A whole chicken is too much for just me, so I buy canned chicken breast. Small cans for chicken salad for sandwiches or to put into my fiesta style scrambled eggs, and large ones for casseroles to take somewhere or for yummy stuff like this. It's much cheaper for me. Love your recipes!!!

    Reply
    • Marye says

      September 09, 2022 at 10:06 am

      thank you!

      Reply
  12. Kirsten says

    May 11, 2022 at 10:10 am

    I accidentally added the cream cheese with everything! Hoping it will be okay!

    Reply
    • Marye says

      May 12, 2022 at 7:55 am

      It may separate a bit but should be fine.

      Reply
  13. shannon terp says

    March 21, 2022 at 11:26 pm

    You don't mention how much of each ingredient like how many chicken breasts or how much cream cheese.

    Reply
    • Marye says

      March 22, 2022 at 7:14 am

      If you'll scroll down to the recipe in the green recipe card you'll find all of the measurements and instructions.

      Reply
  14. Marilyn Adams says

    July 12, 2021 at 8:26 am

    What is considered a serving portion?

    Reply
    • Marye says

      July 14, 2021 at 9:56 am

      1/6 of the recipe but I've never measured it out.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        November 04, 2024 at 7:56 am

        If I cut the recipe in half would I still cook it the same amount of time in my Crock pot?

      • Marye says

        November 05, 2024 at 7:45 am

        Yes, you will need to cook the same amount of time.

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