Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
417 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
Description
This chili cooks slowly to tenderize chicken breasts and meld flavors from broth, beans, onion, and spices. The addition of softened cream cheese during the last half hour creates a mild creaminess that balances the savory and spiced elements. The chicken is shredded in the pot to distribute protein evenly.
The flavor profile relies on ground cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, making it rich and mildly spiced without overwhelming heat. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end adds a bright herbal note.
It serves well as a comforting main dish, topped with shredded cheese and sliced avocado for texture contrast and mild richness. A squeeze of lime can enhance acidity and freshness.
Adding diced green chilis during cooking can increase flavor complexity if desired.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 5 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 cans pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can White beans drained and rinsed
- 1 onion yellow or white, small
- 3 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces cream cheese (I use reduced fat), softened
- handful cilantro roughly chopped
Toppings
- cheese shredded
- avocado
- lime for squeezing
Instructions
- Add chicken, broth, beans, onion, and seasonings to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours, or on low 4-5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add cream cheese. Cover and cook another half hour.
- Uncover, stir to mix cream cheese into soup and shred chicken with two forks. Taste, add salt and pepper to taste as needed. Stir in chopped cilantro. Serve hot and top with shredded cheese and avocado slices if desired.
Notes
- Adding 1-2 cans of diced green chilis boosts chili flavor without excessive heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1380mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1084mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1109IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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