Description
This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili is a hearty, creamy, and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a mix of beans, corn, and spices, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. Enhanced with cream cheese and cheddar, this chili offers a rich and comforting meal perfect for chilly days or any time you want a filling, easy-to-make dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can corn, drained (about 15 oz)
- 1 can black beans, drained (about 15 oz) (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (about 10 oz)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place chicken breasts, drained corn, drained black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, ranch seasoning, and paprika into the slow cooker. Ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through. This slow cooking allows flavors to meld and chicken to become easily shreddable.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker until the pieces are pulled apart into bite-sized shreds.
- Add Cream Cheese & Cheddar: Add the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese to the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly until the cheeses are fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy texture throughout the chili.
- Serve: Spoon the chili into bowls and garnish with additional shredded cheese, bacon bits, and fresh greens if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, savory chili.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken breasts for thighs if preferred; cooking time may vary slightly.
- For a spicier chili, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the seasonings.
- Chicken broth can be replaced with vegetable broth for a different flavor profile.
- Bacon bits can be homemade by cooking and crumbling bacon or store-bought for convenience.
- This chili can be made ahead and reheated; it often tastes better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
