Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken chili made in a slow cooker. Featuring tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a velvety cream cheese base, this dish is perfect for cozy evenings.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 5-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Legumes:
- 1 15.25-ounce can corn, undrained
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (e.g., Rotel), undrained
Seasonings:
- 1 1-ounce package ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Dairy: 1 8-ounce package light cream cheese, cubed
Instructions
Prepare the Slow Cooker:
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
Add Ingredients:
- Layer the corn (including its liquid), black beans (rinsed and drained), and diced tomatoes with green chiles over the chicken.
Incorporate Seasonings:
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix, chili powder, ground cumin, and onion powder evenly over the layered ingredients. Stir gently to combine the seasonings.
Add Cream Cheese:
- Cube the cream cheese and place it on top of the ingredients. Do not mix; this allows the cream cheese to melt evenly.
Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the Low setting for 6 to 8 hours. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
Shred the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir until all ingredients are well combined, creating a creamy consistency.
Serve:
- Ladle the chili into bowls and serve warm. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that the ranch dressing mix and any canned ingredients, such as diced tomatoes and black beans, are certified gluten-free. Always check the cream cheese and other seasonings for any potential gluten-containing additives.