Description
This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili is a hearty and creamy dish perfect for a comforting meal. Packed with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a savory blend of spices, it’s made effortlessly in the slow cooker and finished with rich cream cheese and cheddar for an irresistible creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies
Liquids and Seasonings
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
Cheese and Toppings
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Place chicken breasts, drained corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, ranch seasoning, and paprika in the slow cooker or crock pot, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
- Cook chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add cheeses and stir: Add the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese to the slow cooker and stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the chili is creamy and well combined.
- Serve: Spoon the chili into bowls and top with fresh greens, additional shredded cheese, and bacon bits for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker chili, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- To make this dish dairy-free, substitute the cream cheese and cheddar cheese with vegan cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
