Description
This Crockpot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food. With tender chicken, creamy cream cheese, and a delicious blend of spices, it’s the perfect hearty meal for chilly nights or busy days. The flavors meld beautifully in the slow cooker, making this chili rich, creamy, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
For Serving (Optional):
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips or cornbread
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot:
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. - Add the Ingredients:
Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies over the chicken. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika on top. Place the block of cream cheese on top of the mixture. - Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. - Shred the Chicken:
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the breasts from the crockpot. Use two forks to shred the chicken and return it to the crockpot. Stir everything together until the cream cheese is fully melted and the chili becomes creamy. - Serve:
Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, or a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve with tortilla chips or warm cornbread for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, you can add extra chili powder or even diced jalapeños.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely before freezing in an airtight container.
- For a thicker chili, you can reduce the amount of liquid or mash some of the beans before adding them to the crockpot.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for the chicken breasts if you prefer a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) / 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 55mg