Crack Chicken Chili
This slow cooker Crack Chicken Chili is rich, creamy, and irresistibly flavorful. Packed with chicken, beans, corn, bacon, cheese, and ranch seasoning, it’s a meal the whole family can agree on!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1193kcal
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion about 1 cup diced
- 15 oz pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz canned corn drained and rinsed
- 14 oz diced tomatoes with green chilis
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 package bacon cooked and divided in half
- 2 envelopes ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by coating it lightly with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pinto beans, black beans, onion, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilis, and tomato sauce.
- Stir in the ranch seasoning mix, chili powder, and cumin.
- Scatter the cubed cream cheese over the top and sprinkle in half of the cooked bacon.
- Pour the chicken broth over the mixture, cover, and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and set aside.
- Whisk the softened cream cheese into the broth until smooth and creamy.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with the remaining bacon and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature first. This will make it easier to blend into the chili.
- For the best flavor and texture, shred your own cheese rather than using pre-shredded.
- If you have boneless, skinless chicken thighs on hand, feel free to use them in place of the chicken breasts with the same cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 1193kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 95g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 39g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1846mg | Potassium: 1046mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 4mg
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