Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Chicken:Â 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- Cream Cheese:Â 8 oz block, softened
- Chicken Broth:Â 1 cup
- Corn:Â 1 cup, frozen or canned (drained)
- Black Beans:Â 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- Rotel Tomatoes:Â 1 can (10 oz), undrained (you can substitute diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- Green Chiles:Â 1 can (4 oz), chopped
- Ranch Seasoning Mix:Â 1 packet (1 oz)
- Chili Powder:Â 2 teaspoons
- Ground Cumin:Â 1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder:Â 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder:Â 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper:Â To taste
- Optional Toppings:Â Shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips, or green onions
Instructions
Preparation:
Step 1:
Spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup.
Step 2:
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
Step 3:
Layer the drained black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, and green chiles over the chicken.
Step 4:
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the top.
Step 5:
Pour the chicken broth into the crockpot, ensuring some liquid gets to the bottom to prevent sticking.
Step 6:
Add the softened cream cheese in chunks, spreading it over the top of the mixture.
Step 7:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Step 8:
Once the chicken is tender and fully cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
Step 9:
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together until the cream cheese is fully incorporated, creating a rich, creamy texture.
Step 10:
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
- For the best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened before adding it to the crockpot. This helps it blend more easily into the chili.
- Avoid overcooking as it may dry out the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 22 g