Easy Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili Recipe
This Easy Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooked chili featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy light cream cheese, and a delightful blend of black beans, corn, tomatoes, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for busy days, this recipe combines convenience and deliciousness in one warm bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Chili
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chili Base
- 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15.25-oz can corn, undrained
- 1 10-oz can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
Seasonings
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Protein and Dairy
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 8-oz package light cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly to remove excess liquid. This ensures the chili won’t become too watery.
- Layer in the crock pot: Place the two chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot. Pour the undrained can of corn, undrained Rotel tomatoes, and drained black beans directly over the chicken to begin building your chili.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix, cumin, chili powder, and onion powder evenly over the ingredients in the crock pot. Stir gently to incorporate the seasonings with the vegetables and chicken.
- Add the cream cheese: Place the entire block of light cream cheese on top of the layered ingredients without mixing it in. This will melt during cooking and add creaminess.
- Cook the chili: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking will allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir it into the chili until fully combined.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and enjoy warm as a hearty and creamy meal.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- Adjust the chili powder to taste for preferred spice level.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions if desired.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
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