Description
This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with creamy texture from cream cheese and a blend of spices. Slow-cooked for hours, this chili offers a comforting, rich, and slightly spicy taste that’s perfect for cozy meals any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Protein
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked chopped bacon
Beans and Vegetables
- 1 (11-oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
Liquids and Dairy
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. This will form the base for your chili.
- Add Ingredients: Add drained corn, rinsed black beans, undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, ranch dressing mix, and cooked chopped bacon on top of the chicken. Stir all these ingredients gently together to combine well. Then place the cream cheese on top of the chicken and other ingredients without stirring it in yet.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking allows flavors to meld perfectly and ensures the chicken becomes tender enough to shred.
- Shred Chicken and Mix: After cooking, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Next, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the chili.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add jalapeños or additional chili powder to taste.
- Cream cheese adds richness to the chili; soften it slightly before adding for easier mixing.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with toppings such as sour cream, chopped green onions, or tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce sodium content if desired.
