Description

Immerse yourself in the embrace of our Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili. In this creation, tender chicken combines with black beans and corn enveloped in a creamy broth infused with the smoky notes of cumin and the robustness of chili. The diced tomatoes and green chilies add a zest that perfectly complements the experience. It’s not just a dish; it’s an extraordinary journey, for your taste buds—a symphony of textures and flavors that gracefully dance on your palate providing each spoonful with a delightful blend of coziness and satisfaction.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 (11-ounces) can corn, drained

1 (15-ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (10-ounces) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

2 c chicken broth

1 c cooked, chopped bacon

1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning & salad dressing mix

1 teaspoon cumin

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 (8-ounces) package cream cheese

1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts flat, in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Combine the corn, black beans, tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, ranch seasoning and diced bacon. Mix everything together thoroughly.

Position the block of cream cheese on top of the mixture.

Set the cooker to LOW heat and let it simmer for 6 to 8 hours.

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Shred it before adding it back, to the chili.

To finish off mix in the cheddar cheese until it is well blended.

Serve and savor!

Notes

If you’re entering the gluten-free world of food you’ll be pleasantly surprised, at how easy it is to make this Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili completely gluten-free. First, make sure your chicken broth is certified gluten-free because sometimes there can be hidden gluten derivatives in broths. Also double-check the ranch seasoning packet or even better create your blend at home using herbs and spices. Lastly be cautious about cross-contamination especially if you’re using shared kitchen appliances. By making these adjustments you can indulge in the goodness of this chili while staying true, to your dietary needs.

Prep Time: 5 MIN
Cook Time: 6 HRS