Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of this Crock pot cream cheese chicken chili recipe, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. Packed with tender chicken, hearty beans, and a rich cream cheese base, this chili is sure to warm your soul. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, allowing you to savor robust flavors without the fuss of complicated cooking. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy game days, this dish invites customization with your favorite toppings. Serve it alongside cornbread or tortilla chips for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans (15 oz – drained and rinsed)
- 1 can great northern beans (15 oz – not drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis (10 oz)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 package ranch seasoning packet
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the onion.
- In a crock pot, combine chicken breasts, black beans, great northern beans, diced tomatoes, salsa verde, ranch seasoning, chopped onion, cumin, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the crock pot.
- Add cream cheese and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes or high for 15 minutes until melted.
- Stir well and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or corn. Adjust spice levels by choosing mild or spicy salsa verde. To create a thicker chili, let it simmer longer after adding cream cheese.