Description
Crack chicken chili delivers a flavor explosion that combines creamy, spicy, and hearty ingredients into one irresistible dish. Comfort meets excitement in this crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn, undrained
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Instructions
- Layer chicken breasts as the base foundation in the slow cooker, creating a protein-rich bottom layer.
- Sprinkle and evenly distribute black beans, corn, and Rotel tomatoes over the chicken to create a colorful and textured base.
- Cube cream cheese and strategically place throughout the mixture to ensure smooth, creamy integration during cooking.
- Generously dust ranch seasoning, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder across the ingredients to enhance flavor profiles.
- Gently pour chicken broth around the ingredients, ensuring complete moisture and preventing potential burning.
- Carefully mix all components, guaranteeing each ingredient is well-coated and chicken remains fully submerged.
- Configure slow cooker to low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to tenderize.
- Once cooking completes, utilize two forks to meticulously shred chicken directly within the slow cooker, creating tender, bite-sized pieces.
- Thoroughly incorporate shredded chicken throughout the chili, ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer steaming chili to serving bowls and optionally embellish with sprinkled cheese, dollop of sour cream, or freshly chopped green onions for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy Rotel tomatoes depending on personal preference.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for richer flavor and more tender meat if desired.
- Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days, reheating gently to maintain moisture and prevent chicken from becoming tough.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sodium broth for a healthier version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg