Chicken Chili is the perfect cozy lunch for those crisp fall days, combining hearty ingredients with a creamy, flavorful broth. This recipe is packed with protein from the chicken and beans, and the Rotel adds a nice kick of heat.
The addition of ranch seasoning and cream cheese gives the chili a unique, creamy twist that makes it irresistible. Whether you’re preparing it for a family meal or enjoying leftovers throughout the week, this Chicken Chili is sure to warm you up and satisfy your taste buds.
The best part about this recipe is its simplicity—just toss everything into your crock pot and let it do the work. The flavors meld together beautifully as it slow cooks, and the result is a rich, comforting dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Shredding the chicken at the end and stirring it back into the chili ensures every bite is packed with flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 cans Rotel (undrained)
- 2 cans corn (undrained)
- 2 cans pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 packets ranch seasoning
- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 bricks)
Directions:
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts, Rotel, corn, pinto beans, black beans, chopped onion, and chicken broth in your crock pot. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning packets. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Add Cream Cheese: Place the cream cheese bricks on top of the mixture in the crock pot.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine.
- Serve: Give the chili a good stir to fully incorporate the melted cream cheese into the broth. Serve hot, topped with your favorite chili toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
