Description
Crockpot Chicken Chili delivers hearty comfort straight from southwestern kitchens, blending tender chicken with rich spices and smooth cream. Slow-cooked perfection brings warm satisfaction to dinner tables, inviting you to savor each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) block cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth (optional, for thinner consistency)
Instructions
- Gently lay whole chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even base layer.
- Generously sprinkle black beans, sweet corn kernels, diced Rotel tomatoes, zesty ranch seasoning, and aromatic spices directly over the chicken.
- Secure the lid and allow the mixture to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, ensuring chicken becomes supremely tender and thoroughly cooked.
- Carefully extract chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to meticulously shred the meat into delicate, bite-sized pieces.
- Return the freshly shredded chicken to the slow cooker and introduce the cream cheese block, stirring gently to integrate.
- Let the cream cheese gradually melt, periodically stirring to create a luxuriously smooth and velvety texture, which typically takes 10-15 minutes.
- Once the chili reaches a creamy consistency, transfer to serving bowls and embellish with optional garnishes like sharp shredded cheese, tangy sour cream, crispy tortilla chips, or creamy avocado slices.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy Rotel tomatoes to match your preferred spice tolerance.
- Swap chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for richer, more tender meat that absorbs seasonings better.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium ranch seasoning and rinsing canned beans thoroughly before adding to the crockpot.
- Make it dairy-free by replacing cream cheese with coconut cream or cashew cream for a similar smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg