Description
Crockpot cream cheese chicken chili is a rich, creamy, and protein-packed meal made with tender shredded chicken, beans, and warm spices. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 7 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3–4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
1. Dice onion, mince garlic, and prepare ingredients.
2. Place chicken in crockpot and add beans, onion, garlic, chilies, and corn.
3. Sprinkle spices evenly over ingredients.
4. Pour in chicken broth to cover mixture.
5. Add cream cheese in chunks on top.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
7. Remove chicken and shred with forks.
8. Return chicken to crockpot and stir until creamy.
9. Add lime juice and cilantro, then adjust seasoning.
10. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store in fridge up to 4 days in airtight containers.
- Freeze for up to 3 months for meal prep.
- Add broth when reheating if chili thickens.
- Top with fresh herbs or lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg