Creamy Spicy Crocpot Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 3
Creamy Spicy Crocpot Chicken - a delightful combination of tender chicken, tangy tomatoes, smoky chili, and creamy cheese
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -3 lbpackage boneless chicken breasts
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
14 ounces whole kernel corn
14 ounces black beans
1/2 of a jar of pickled jalapeno pepper ( with juice to taste )
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
476
Sugar
8g
Fat
24g
Creamy Spicy Crocpot Chicken is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The combination of juicy chicken, tangy tomatoes, smoky chili, and creamy cheese creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. This dish can be served with rice, pasta, tortillas, or salad depending on your preference. The beauty of this recipe is its versatility - you can customize it to suit your taste and dietary needs by adjusting the seasoning, using different types of beans or vegetables, or substituting the dairy products with non-dairy alternatives. Make a big batch of this dish and enjoy it as leftovers for lunch or dinner throughout the week.

Instructions

1.In a 6 quart crockpot, add in chicken breasts and crushed tomatoes.
2.Add black beans, corn, pickled jalapenos with juice, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and white pepper, then mix well.
3.Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
4.Shred chicken with a fork and mix it well with the sauce in the crockpot.
5.Add in cream cheese and stir until melted and combined.
6.Stir in sour cream and cook for another 10-15 minutes until heated through.
7.Adjust the seasoning as necessary.

PROS

This dish is incredibly flavorful with the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and creamy.

The crockpot method ensures tender and juicy chicken with minimal effort.

It can be customized to your desired level of heat by adjusting the amount of jalapenos used.

CONS

This dish is high in fat and calories due to the use of cream cheese and sour cream.

It may not be suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or avoiding dairy products.

It can be quite spicy for those who are sensitive to heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals due to the use of chicken, beans, corn, and tomatoes.
It is relatively low in carbohydrates and can be served with whole grains or vegetables to make a balanced meal.
The use of chili powder, cumin, and oregano may have anti-inflammatory effects, boost metabolism, and improve digestion.

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