Irresistible Crockpot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
A creamy, savory, and protein-packed chili that practically cooks itself in the crockpot. Perfect for busy nights or chilly months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Two 10-ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- One 4-ounce can green chilies
- One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- One 15-ounce can corn, drained
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped green onions, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the black beans and corn. Set aside. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Add diced tomatoes, green chilies, black beans, and corn.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the ingredients.
- Pour chicken broth over the top and gently stir to combine.
- Place softened cream cheese on top of the ingredients without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. Stir everything together to fully incorporate the cream cheese.
- Serve in bowls and add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
[‘Let cream cheese soften before adding to ensure smooth melting.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.’, ‘Add jalapeños or extra green chilies for more spice.’, ‘Reheat with a splash of chicken broth if chili is too thick.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
Keywords: Crockpot, Cream Cheese, Chicken Chili, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Gluten-Free, Meal Prep