Creamy Zesty Crock Pot Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup yellow onion, diced
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix
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1 tbsp taco seasoning
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (15 oz) can whole-kernel corn, not drained
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, not drained
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1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained
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1 tsp black pepper
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2 tsp garlic, minced
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8 oz cream cheese
# Instructions:
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Add the diced onion to the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot, then place the chicken breasts on top.
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Sprinkle ranch seasoning and taco seasoning over the chicken. Layer the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, black pepper, and minced garlic over the chicken. Place the cream cheese on top.
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Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Shred the chicken in the crock pot using two forks and mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
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Serve the dish over rice, with tortillas, or on top of nachos as desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Choose chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
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For an extra kick of heat, substitute canned green chilies with diced fresh jalapeños or Chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce.
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Use a hand mixer on low speed to shred the chicken quickly.