Description
This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili is a creamy, flavorful chili made easy with tender chicken, beans, corn, and a blend of spices cooked low and slow in a crock pot. The addition of cream cheese and cheddar gives it a rich, luscious texture perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained (or frozen and thawed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Cheese
- 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: Gather all ingredients including chicken breasts, canned vegetables, seasonings, and cheeses.
- Add to Slow Cooker: Place chicken, drained corn, drained black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, ranch seasoning, and paprika into the slow cooker. Stir lightly to combine.
- Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add Cream Cheese and Cheddar: Add cream cheese and shredded cheddar to the slow cooker and stir gently until cheese is fully melted and the chili is well combined.
- Serve: Spoon the chili into bowls and garnish with additional shredded cheese, bacon bits, and optional fresh greens for added color and texture. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use thawed frozen black beans if canned are not available.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce when adding seasonings.
- This chili can be served with tortilla chips, over rice, or with crusty bread.
- Leftovers keep well stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breast for a juicier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
