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Slow Cooker Creamy Mexican Chicken

This Slow Cooker Creamy Mexican Chicken is everything you want in a slow cooker meal: easy, flavorful, creamy, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you’re serving it up on Taco Tuesday, over some Spanish rice, or just need a fuss-free dinner that pleases the whole family, this one’s a keeper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: flexible, great leftovers, simple ingredients
Yield: 6
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker

Materials

  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz. can diced green chiles
  • 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning (like Dan-O's)
  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  • In slow cooker, mix together sour cream, broth, tomatoes, and green chiles.
  • Season both sides of chicken with taco seasoning. Lay chicken in slow cooker. Cover.
  • Set slow cooker on LOW for 6 hours (for best results), or on HIGH for 4 hours if you're short on time.
  • Roughly shred chicken using 2 forks.
  • Serve solo, in tacos or burritos, or over rice or noodles.
    Garnish with fresh cilantro, onions, shredded cheese, diced black olives, etc. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg