Fiesta Crockpot Chicken only requires 5 ingredients, great for weeknight meals, and is perfect for meal prepping through the week!

fiesta chicken on a wooden spoon over a bowl

Many people put their slow cookers away once we start creeping into the warmer months. Not around our house! Especially with getting ready to be a new mom, I am looking for the easiest dinners possible!

If you do decide to pack away an appliance and you have an Instant Pot, don’t forget that it has a slow cooker function as well!

This is also a great recipe to double for crowds and parties and even carry to pot lucks! Bonus points that it is also a high protein recipe!

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fiesta crockpot chicken in a glass dish on white cloth

How To Make Fiesta Crockpot Chicken

First, grab the ingredients below.

Chicken – we used boneless skinless breasts. Chicken breast is high in protein and something we always have on hand.

Cream cheese – If you are dairy free, grab your favorite dairy free cream cheese. I like kite hill or Miyokos.

Salsa – for extra spice use a hotter salsa and for more texture, use chunky salsa.

Frozen corn – you can use canned corn as well, but I prefer frozen.

Black beans – a staple in tex mex recipes but also adds protein and fiber!

Taco Seasoning Packet – you can also make your own, but I’m all for easy!

How to make Healthy Fiesta Crockpot Chicken:

Simply add all of the ingredients to your crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6! How simple is that? Almost kind of silly to even include instructions, right?

Once it has finished cooking, take the chicken out and shred then add it back to the crockpot.

Head to the bottom of this post to see some tips on how to shred your chicken like a pro in less than 3 minutes!

top shot of fiesta chicken after cooking in crockpot in a white bowl with wooden spoon

Can You Use Frozen Chicken?

Yes, you can, but you may want to increase the cooking time. Also, be sure to check the internal temperature before serving.

The worry that surrounds cooking frozen chicken in the crockpot is because it cooks so slow, you don’t want the temperature to hang around the “danger” zone too long, or when bacteria starts to grow

Ways To Serve Crockpot Fiesta Chicken:

One reason I love this dump-and-go recipe is that it is so versatile! Here are some ideas on ways to serve and side dishes to serve with, even though it is a great high protein one-pot meal!

Over rice or cauliflower rice
As a dip with chips or veggies
In a burrito
In a lettuce wrap
Over a salad
As a taco

crockpot fiesta chicken being served in a white bowl

How To Store Fiesta Chicken:

If you decide that you want to use this easy chicken recipe for meal prepping you can store it in the fridge for up to 4 days!

To freeze, just let it cool completely and add it to a freezer-friendly bag or container.

If you store it flat in the freezer it saves a ton of space, which is nice! Also, be sure to store it in portions as it makes reheating super convenient!

close up of chicken, cream cheese, black beans, corn and salsa after being cooked

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slow cooker fiesta chicken in white serving bowl next to wooden spoon

This is definitely going on my meal plan this week! What about you?

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Can I make fiesta chicken in the instant pot?

Yes! Add all of your ingredients except the cream cheese to the instant pot. Cook on high for 13 minutes and allow the instant pot to release pressure naturally.

Once it has finished cooking, use a hand mixer to shred the chicken directly in your instant pot (be careful not to let the hot juices burn you!) OR take the chicken out and shred it with two forks and add the chicken back to the crockpot.

Stir in cream cheese and combine until evenly distributed and creamy. Serve immediately.

What is fiesta chicken?

Fiesta chicken is similar to “crack” chicken but with a spicy twist!

Is fiesta chicken healthy?

This version is healthy becuase we are using half the typical amount of cream cheese. The remaining ingredients are high protein, high fiber and whole foods!

Can I make dairy free fiesta chicken?

This recipe contains cream cheese, but you can certainly use your favorite dairy free cream cheese in place of it.

I recommend making a double batch of this healthy fiesta chicken for meal prep! You won’t regret it!