Description
Creamy comfort meets Mexican-inspired flavors in this Crockpot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili, a soul-warming dish packed with tender chicken, robust spices, and rich cream cheese. Hearty ingredients meld together effortlessly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounces/284 grams) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 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)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the base of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and all dry seasonings evenly over the chicken.
- Secure the lid and cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, ensuring chicken becomes tender and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and carefully shred using two forks, then return shredded meat back into the slow cooker.
- Cut cream cheese into small cubes and gently fold into the chili mixture.
- Allow cream cheese to melt completely, stirring occasionally to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Once cream cheese is fully incorporated and chili reaches a rich, uniform texture, the dish is ready to serve.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like fresh cilantro, green onions, or shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly spaced for consistent cooking and easy shredding.
- Use low-sodium seasoning mixes to control salt content and customize flavor intensity.
- For a leaner version, opt for reduced-fat cream cheese and choose skinless chicken breasts.
- Create a vegetarian alternative by substituting chicken with firm tofu or additional beans and using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 313 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 552 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg