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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

A close-up of a hearty bowl of creamy, white cream cheese chicken chili topped with shredded chicken and green onions.
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Make this creamy and hearty slow cooker chicken chili. It uses simple ingredients for a low-effort, comforting meal perfect for weeknights or game day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans (like cannellini or great northern), rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, rinsed beans, diced green chilies, Rotel, chopped green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  3. When cooking time is complete, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the cubed cream cheese to the slow cooker. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and the chili is smooth and creamy.
  5. If you want a thinner chili, stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half now.
  6. Taste the chili and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a ‘Crack Chicken Chili Style’ flavor, add 4 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • If you do not have a slow cooker, you can prepare this on the stovetop by simmering all ingredients (except cream cheese) in a large pot over medium-low heat for 1.5 hours, then stirring in the cream cheese until melted.
  • Serve this chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.

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