Easy Crockpot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

This crockpot cream cheese chicken chili simmers chicken, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes in a ranch seasoned broth until it's ready for a block of cream cheese to melt in and make it irresistibly creamy. The slow cooker does all the work, so all you have to do is stir and ladle it into bowls for a thick, stew like dinner the whole family will ask for again.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 415 kcal

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 cups chicken broth
14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes
15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
15 ounces corn kernels canned or frozen, drained
3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix or 1 packet
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces cream cheese
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
fresh cilantro

Instructions

Add the chicken to the Crockpot. Pour the tomatoes, beans, and corn on top. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and other seasonings over top.
Pour in the chicken broth.
Cut the cream cheese into cubes or large chunks, and drop into the crock pot mixture.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Once cooking is completed, shred the chicken and stir everything together thoroughly.
If the chili is too thin, stir together a tablespoon of corn starch and a tablespoon of water, add to the pot and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on high.
Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, or your favorite toppings. Serve with tortilla chips or over rice, if desired.

Notes

To store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.

To freeze: Cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

To reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally, adding a splash of chicken broth if it's thickened up too much.

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Keyword chicken, chili, cream cheese, soup

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