Description
Crockpot Chicken Cream Cheese Chili is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal for busy nights. With tender chicken, beans, and a creamy chili base, this dish delivers on flavor without the fuss. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe that requires minimal prep and cooks itself! Serve it with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheese, tortilla chips, or avocado. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 (15.5 oz) can of beans (pinto, black, kidney, or cannellini, undrained)
- 1 (11 oz) can whole kernel corn (undrained)
- 1 can RO-TEL original (undrained)
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 8 ounces light or regular cream cheese (1 full block)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- Add undrained corn, RO-TEL, and beans over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, ranch seasoning mix, bay leaf, and thyme on top.
- Place the block of cream cheese on top (don’t stir it in yet).
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Stir everything to blend the cream cheese into the chili.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.
- Serve with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheese, avocado, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Too Thick? If your chili turns out too thick, simply add chicken stock or water to reach your desired consistency, but remember to re-season with salt.
- Cream Cheese Clumps? If your cream cheese doesn’t blend in smoothly at first, give it a good stir after shredding the chicken to incorporate it.
- Customize the Heat: Add diced jalapenos or more chili powder for extra spice!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 43.7 mg