Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of crock pot cream cheese chicken chili that combines the rich flavors of creamy cheese, tender chicken, and zesty spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or meal prepping, making it a family favorite you can rely on. Simply toss in your ingredients, let the slow cooker do the magic, and savor a deliciously satisfying dish that warms both body and soul. Top it with fresh cilantro or creamy avocado for an extra touch of flavor!
Ingredients
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans (15 oz β drained and rinsed)
- 1 can great northern beans (15 oz β not drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis (10 oz)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 package ranch seasoning packet
- Β½ onion (chopped)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Β½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Chop the onion and gather all ingredients.
- Place all ingredients into the slow cooker except for cream cheese and cilantro.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add cream cheese and cover again; cook on low for another 30 minutes or high for 15 minutes until melted.
- Stir well and serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6β8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating diced bell peppers or zucchini into the mix. Adjust the spice level by adding diced jalapeΓ±os if you prefer a kick! This recipe is also adaptable; substitute chicken with cubed tofu or additional beans for a vegetarian option.