Did you know that October is National Chili Month? I had no idea, but as soon as I found out, I knew that I had to share my favorite chili recipe. It’s not a traditional chili by any means, but it’s cheap and easy to make. This cream cheese chicken chili is made in the slow cooker, using frozen chicken and a few cans of vegetables, topped with seasonings and a block of cream cheese. I try to have most of these ingredients on hand at all times to make a quick dinner!
First, place about 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts in your slow cooker. This one was pretty big, so one was perfect!
Next, add a can of corn, a can of diced tomatoes, and a can of black beans drained and rinsed. I had some black beans in the freezer and forgot to thaw them (oops), so that’s why they look a bit weird.
Add a packet of ranch dressing mix and some onion powder and chili powder, then top with a block of cream cheese. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
Shred the chicken (A Kitchen Aid mixer is great for this!) and add it back to the slow cooker, stirring thoroughly to combine.
This recipe is best served over rice. It’s great by itself as regular chili, but I love how the rice goes with it! Now that I know October is National Chili Month, I totally plan on making more kinds of chili this month. Who knows, maybe I’ll share my creations with you all as well!
Do you have any favorite chili recipes? Share with us in the comments!
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 15-oz can of corn, undrained
- 15-oz can diced tomatoes
- 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8-oz block cream cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add all ingredients on top of the chicken and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken and return to the slow cooker, stirring thoroughly.
- Serve with rice.
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
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Meagan
Thursday 1st of October 2015
Looks delicious! Can't wait to try this with my family. Love slow cooker meals!
Erica at Everyday Erica
Wednesday 30th of September 2015
I love a good slow cooker meal!!
The Southern Thing
Wednesday 30th of September 2015
I love slow cooker chili for the fall! This sounds so good!
Karin Rambo
Wednesday 30th of September 2015
Yum! I love chili this time of the year and it's even better when it can be cooked in a slow cooker!
Jenn
Wednesday 30th of September 2015
I did not know that October was National Chili Month, but it definitely makes sense to me! It's one of my favorite comfort foods, especially this time of the year. This looks delicious! I love that it's a crockpot recipe too - it's the very best to come home to. I don't necessarily have a favorite recipe for chili, but I love adding pumpkin to a basic chili - it tastes sooo good!