Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for extra depth)
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips or cornbread
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Start by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
- Add the Ingredients: Next, layer the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies over the chicken. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika evenly on top. Finally, place the block of cream cheese right in the center.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. This ensures the chicken becomes tender and absorbs all the rich flavors.
- Shred and Blend: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot. Shred the chicken with two forks, then return it to the crockpot. Stir everything together until the cream cheese melts completely, blending into the chili for a creamy texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the chili into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheddar, green onions, or a dollop of sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Customize the Spice Level: If you love a bit of heat, add some diced jalapeños or extra chili powder. For a milder version, use regular diced tomatoes instead of Rotel.
- Prep Ahead: Save time by prepping ingredients the night before. Drain and rinse the beans, chop garnishes, and have everything ready to go.
- Freezer-Friendly: This chili freezes beautifully! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a splash of broth to maintain its creamy consistency.
- Go Low and Slow: Cooking on low heat allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it worth the extra time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg