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Fiesta Ranch Creamy Crockpot Chicken

Fiesta Ranch Creamy Crockpot Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Fiesta Ranch Creamy Crockpot Chicken is a creamy, zesty dish that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Packed with flavor, this easy-to-make recipe will have your family craving more!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts not frozen
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (3 tablespoons)
  • 8 oz. ⅓ less fat cream cheese cubed
  • to taste hot sauce

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add two tablespoons water.
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil and seasonings EXCEPT Ranch seasoning. Rub mixture all over chicken then place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker along with any remaining mixture.
  3. Cook on high for 2 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours or until chicken is tender enough to shred, being careful not to overcook.
  4. Remove chicken to a cutting board, and let rest 5 minutes before shredding. Drain excess liquid in slow cooker.
  5. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. Top shredded chicken with cubed cream cheese and sprinkle with ranch seasoning. Cook on HIGH an additional 20 minutes then stir in cream cheese until chicken is evenly coated. Taste and add hot sauce to taste if desired.
  6. Delicious as filling in tacos, taquitos, burritos, enchiladas, etc.

Notes

  • Tip 1: If you use regular cream cheese, then you will need to soften it before adding to slow cooker.