Description
Creamy crockpot cream cheese chicken chili delivers comforting Mexican-inspired flavors that simmer slowly into a rich, hearty meal. Warm spices and tender chicken meld with smooth cream cheese, creating a satisfying dinner perfect for cold evenings you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn, undrained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Arrange raw chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread.
- Carefully pour black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and green chiles over the chicken, distributing ingredients uniformly.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and taco seasoning across the top, covering all ingredients for balanced flavor distribution.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and scatter them throughout the mixture to ensure even melting during cooking.
- Cover and set slow cooker to low temperature, allowing the meal to simmer gently for 6-7 hours, or use high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken is completely tender.
- Remove chicken breasts and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, then return shredded chicken back to the slow cooker.
- Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients, allowing cream cheese to melt and create a rich, creamy sauce.
- Let the chili rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure tender, easily shreddable meat that absorbs flavors perfectly.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter version without compromising the creamy texture of the dish.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy canned tomatoes and adjusting the chili powder to suit personal taste preferences.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months, making this a convenient meal-prep option for busy weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg