Use this easy Crockpot creamy chicken spooned over a bowl of rice and top it with salsa and green onions for a spicy Mexican rice bowl to feed a crowd! This easy dinner is the perfect party buffet item when you offer plenty of toppings like chopped jalapeños, fresh cilantro, avocado, and a variety of salsas, hot sauces, and sour cream.
PREP TIME 5 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 4 hourshours
TOTAL TIME 4 hourshours5 minutesminutes
YIELD 12servings
Ingredients
2poundschicken breasts or chicken thighsbe sure to buy boneless, skinless
1(10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chileslike Rotel OR 1 can diced tomatoes with a small can of diced green chiles
1(16 oz) can refried beans
1(8 oz) brick of cream cheese
1(10 oz) bag of frozen corn
2cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
Instructions
Pour the fajita sauce into the bowl of your Crockpot. Add the chicken breasts or thighs and use a fork to toss to coat in the seasonings.
Add the entire can of diced tomatoes with chiles with their juices over the top of the chicken. Use a large spoon or spatula to spread the can of refried beans over the top of the tomatoes. Cut the block of cream cheese into large cubes and scatter them evenly over the top of the beans.
Cover and cook the chicken for 3 - 4 hours on HIGH or until the chicken is tender. Use a large spoon to stir the chicken and break it up into shredded pieces. If it doesn't shred easily, it needs more cooking time.
Pour the frozen corn over the top of the shredded chicken. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese over the top. Cover the slowcooker and continue to cook for 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
See Notes for serving suggestions.
Recipe Notes
A Note on Flavor:
The base version of this recipe is very mild so that it is kid-friendly. You can easily add more flavor to an individual serving with hot sauce or a hot salsa. If your family prefers things more spicy, you can choose a spicier fajita seasoning packet, select a spicy Rotel mix, add hot sauce to the crockpot, or use a sharper cheddar cheese instead of the Mexican blend.
Crockpot Creamy Chicken Mexican Rice Bowls
Use the creamy chicken as a protein-heavy topping for delicious homemade Mexican rice bowls. Simply place the white rice in a bowl, spoon the cheesy chicken over the top, and add your favorite rice bowl toppings. Our favorites include salsa, green onions, and Mexican style hot sauce. Fresh jalapeños, avocado, cilantro, fresh limes, and/or sour cream would also be delicious.
Crockpot Creamy Chicken Tacos or Burritos
This creamy shredded chicken would make an excellent taco or burrito filling but is saucy enough you might want to consider stirring it into some cooked rice before loading your burrito.
Crockpot Creamy Chicken Dip
If you prefer to eat crispy tortilla chips, this cheesy shredded chicken would make a fantastic party dip for a big crowd. Keep the chicken dip warm in the Crockpot on your buffet table and let your guests spoon small dipping bowls for their plate of chips.