Description
Easy Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This creamy, zesty chili combines tender chicken, savory spices, and a velvety cream cheese sauce, making it a family favorite. With minimal prep and the hands-off magic of your slow cooker, you can enjoy a warm bowl of this satisfying dish any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In your crock pot, layer the chicken breasts at the bottom, followed by the onion, garlic, diced tomatoes (with liquid), green chilies, chicken broth, chili powder, and cumin.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked through, shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot along with softened cream cheese.
- Stir until well combined and serve hot with optional garnishes like cilantro or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using fire-roasted diced tomatoes. - Customize with your choice of beans or add jalapeños for extra heat. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.