Description
Creamy crockpot cream cheese chicken chili brings Mexican-inspired comfort straight to hungry dinner tables. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 block (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
- Cornbread
Instructions
- Position whole chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot, creating an even base layer.
- Generously scatter black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies directly over the chicken.
- Evenly distribute ranch seasoning, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika across the mixture to ensure balanced flavor distribution.
- Gently place an uncut block of cream cheese on top of the seasoned ingredients.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing chicken to become completely tender and fully cooked.
- Carefully extract chicken breasts and use two forks to shred meat into fine, consistent pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring thoroughly to integrate cream cheese until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer chili into serving bowls and customize with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, or a dollop of sour cream.
- Accompany the chili with crispy tortilla chips or warm cornbread for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Start with a thin layer of liquid at the bottom to prevent chicken from sticking and burning during slow cooking.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives for lactose-intolerant or vegan preferences.
- Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature before adding to help it melt more smoothly and create a more consistent creamy texture.
- Adjust ranch and chili seasonings based on personal heat tolerance, gradually adding more for deeper flavor without overwhelming spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg