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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts simmer slowly with white beans, corn, spicy diced tomatoes, and cream cheese to create a rich and creamy chili. Seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and garlic, this recipe offers a deliciously balanced spice and a creamy texture without the need for heavy cream. Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, cilantro, jalapeños, or tortilla chips for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Canned Goods

  • 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)

Dairy

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, cubed

Liquids

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Toppings

  • Shredded cheese
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker to form the base of the chili.
  2. Add Ingredients: Layer the white beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cream cheese cubes, and chicken broth over the chicken breasts. Evenly sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper on top.
  3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours. The chicken should be tender and fully cooked through.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
  5. Combine and Finish: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together until the mixture is well combined and creamy from the melted cream cheese.
  6. Serve: Spoon the creamy chicken chili into bowls and add your favorite optional toppings such as shredded cheese, cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or tortilla chips. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, add extra diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the slow cooker.
  • This recipe is freezer-friendly—store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months without loss of flavor or texture.

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