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Easy Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili Recipe

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4.8 from 138 reviews
  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Easy Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is a comforting, creamy chili made effortlessly in a slow cooker. With tender chicken breasts simmered alongside black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, and ranch seasoning, it’s an ideal hearty meal perfect for busy days or cozy nights. The addition of cream cheese adds a rich, velvety texture that makes this chili delightfully creamy without extra fuss.

Ingredients

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Chili Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15.25-oz. can corn, undrained
  • 1 10-oz. can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 package ranch dressing mix
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 8-oz. package light cream cheese
  • 2 chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beans: Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly to remove excess starch and salt, then set aside for layering in the crock pot.
  2. Layer Ingredients in Crock Pot: Place the two raw chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot. Pour the undrained can of corn, Rotel tomatoes, and the drained black beans over the chicken evenly.
  3. Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix, cumin, chili powder, and onion powder evenly over the top, then gently stir to distribute the spices throughout the mixture.
  4. Add Cream Cheese: Place the entire block of light cream cheese on top of the mixture without stirring it in yet; this will melt during cooking and infuse creaminess into the chili.
  5. Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and flavors to meld.
  6. Shred Chicken: After cooking, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them finely using two forks.
  7. Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir everything thoroughly to incorporate the cream cheese and chicken throughout the chili. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add some diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • This chili pairs wonderfully with a side of cornbread or tortilla chips.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese if you prefer a richer texture.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Vegetarian option: substitute chicken with extra beans or plant-based protein.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
  • Category: Soup & Chili
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: crock pot chili, cream cheese chicken chili, slow cooker recipes, easy chili, creamy chicken chili

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