Description
Creamy comfort meets Mexican-inspired zest in crockpot cream cheese chicken chili, a soul-warming dish perfect for chilly evenings. Hearty ingredients meld together, creating a rich, spicy experience that satisfies deep hunger and delights your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
- 2 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) corn
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Liquid and Base Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Place raw chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot, creating an even base layer for uniform cooking.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin directly over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Pour diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, and water around the chicken, creating a flavorful liquid foundation.
- Add black beans and corn kernels into the crockpot, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Position cream cheese block on top of the ingredients without stirring, allowing it to slowly melt and integrate during cooking.
- Cover crockpot and set to low heat, cooking for 6-7 hours until chicken becomes tender and easily shreds.
- Once cooking time completes, remove chicken and shred using two forks, breaking into bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to crockpot and thoroughly stir, helping cream cheese completely incorporate and create a rich, creamy consistency.
- Let mixture rest for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese when plating.
Notes
- Enhance protein absorption by choosing organic, free-range chicken breasts for a cleaner, richer flavor profile.
- Substitute dairy-free cream cheese alternatives like cashew or almond-based cream cheese for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and reduced-sodium seasoning packets to accommodate heart-healthy diets.
- Boost vegetable content by adding diced bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition and texture variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg