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Easy Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Close-up of a hearty bowl of creamy cream cheese chicken chili filled with shredded chicken, white beans, black beans, and corn.
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You will love this simple, creamy chicken chili made in the slow cooker. It is pure comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights, and delivers a rich, cheesy flavor everyone enjoys.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, white beans, black beans, diced green chilies, Rotel, chopped green chilies, chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, cumin, and garlic powder into your slow cooker.
  2. Stir the ingredients gently to combine them.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the cubed cream cheese and corn (if using) to the chili. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and the chili is creamy.
  6. Taste the chili and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, remove about 1 cup of the liquid before adding the cream cheese, mix in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and then return it to the slow cooker while stirring.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add a diced jalapeño along with the other ingredients in step one.
  • This recipe works well with pre-cooked rotisserie chicken; add it during the last hour of cooking.

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