Description
Savory chicken chili brings hearty southwestern comfort right to your kitchen table. Mexican-inspired spices and tender chicken create a soul-warming meal that delights with complex flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 cans rotel, undrained (approximately 28 ounces)
- 2 cans corn, undrained (approximately 28 ounces)
- 2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed (approximately 30 ounces)
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed (approximately 30 ounces)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 bricks)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 packets ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place chicken breasts, Rotel, corn, pinto beans, black beans, diced onions, and chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning over the ingredients, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Position cream cheese bricks directly on top of the mixture without stirring.
- Secure the lid and cook on high temperature for 4 hours or low temperature for 8 hours, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to become tender.
- After cooking time completes, carefully remove chicken breasts and use two forks to shred meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to integrate with other ingredients.
- Break down cream cheese bricks while stirring, ensuring complete incorporation and creating a smooth, creamy texture throughout the chili.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve hot with preferred toppings like sour cream, cheese, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for extra flavor and juiciness, ensuring a more tender result.
- Use low-sodium broth and seasoning to control salt intake for health-conscious diners.
- Try adding diced green chilies or jalapeños for an extra kick of spice and depth.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cream cheese with coconut cream or cashew cream alternative, maintaining the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on High) or 8 hours (on Low)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg