Description
Easy Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This creamy chili combines tender shredded chicken, beans, corn, and a rich broth, all slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
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Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels, undrained
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), undrained
- 1 small onion, diced
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Seasonings:
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Broth and Dairy:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
Instructions
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Assemble Ingredients in Crock Pot:
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crock pot.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and diced onion on top of the chicken.allrecipes.com+2cheffrecipes.com+2allrecipes.com+2
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
- Pour the chicken broth over everything.
- Place the cubed cream cheese on top.
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Cook:
- Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Shred Chicken:
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove the breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine all ingredients until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the chili is creamy.
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Serve:
- Ladle the creamy chicken chili into bowls and serve hot.
- Optional toppings include shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- For added heat, consider adding diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This chili pairs well with cornbread or a simple side salad.