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Delicious Chicken Chili Slow Cooker Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

An easy, savory, dump and go dinner -- perfect for families and weeknights!

Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword chicken, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Garnish 15 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 can pinto beans (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 can corn (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 can Rotel
  • 1 large onion, diced (preferably yellow)
  • 1 small can green chiles
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 2 large chicken breasts (boneless/skinless)
  • 1 block cream cheese
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 handful minced cilantro

Instructions

  1. Add chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker.

  2. Add drained and rinsed beans, corn, Rotel, diced onion, chiles, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Then, place cream cheese on top.

  3. Cover and cook on low for around 4 hours. Chicken should be tender and easily shredded by pressing a wooden spoon into the breast. If not tended enough to shred on its own, cook for another hour and check again.

  4. Once chicken is tender enough and falls apart/gives way with pressure from a wooden spoon, finish shredding the chicken and stir the chili.

  5. Serve and garnish with preferred toppings!

Recipe Notes

This recipe is simple to make substitutions, additions, and eliminations.