Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili – this stuff is AMAZING! We’ve made it 3 times this month! We can’t get enough of it!!! Chicken, corn, black beans, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and green chiles, cumin, chili powder, onion, ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheddar cheese. We served the chili with some cornbread and Fritos. PERFECT! This is already on the menu again this weekend! YUM!
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This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili has been on repeat in our house lately. It is SO good. It is also SOOO easy to make. Just dump everything in the slow cooker and close the lid. It literally takes about 5 minutes to prepare. I love easy dump meals like this one. Who’s with me?!?!?
How To Make Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili
This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili is loaded with chicken, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream cheese, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, chicken broth, cheddar, bacon, and ranch. It is lick-the-bowl-delicious. You can use turkey bacon and low-fat cream cheese to cut down on the calories. I don’t suggest fat-free cream cheese. It just doesn’t melt into the soup very well.
There is a little kick in this Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili. If you are worried about the heat, make sure to buy a can of mild diced tomatoes and green chilies.
Make Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili on the Stove
If you don’t want to make this Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili in the slow cooker, you can make it on the stove. Just cook it on medium heat until the chicken is done. If you want to cut way down on the cooking time, use some chopped rotisserie chicken instead of the raw chicken breasts. If you use rotisserie chicken, dump all the ingredients in a Dutch oven, bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili
As I said, this Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili is AMAZING! We served it with some cornbread sticks and Fritos. Perfect! It is also good leftover. Give this a try if you are looking for a new chicken chili recipe. You won’t regret it!
This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili is on repeat at our house. We just can’t get enough of it. It is comfort food at its best. This is a very hearty chili, so you don’t need a lot to go with it. We usually just have the chili with some bread. Here are a few of our favorite bread recipes that go great with this Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili:
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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili
Ingredients:
- 2 boneles sskinless chicken breasts
- 1 (11-oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10-oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chopped bacon
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Place chicken at bottom of slow cooker.
- Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, onion powder ranch seasoning and bacon. Stir together. Place cream cheese on top of chicken.
- Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Stir cheddar cheese into chili.
Notes:
- Philadelphia brand cream cheese melts best in this recipe.
- If needed, use a whisk to fully incorporate the cream cheese.
https://shop.plainchicken.com/products/ranch-seasoning- Can I Freeze Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili? Yes. Cool the soup to room temperature and transfer to freezer bags. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
- Thaw and reheat the soup in the microwave, on the stovetop or in the crockpot.
https://shop.plainchicken.com/products/ranch-seasoningSteph
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Can I cook this in a roasted oven. If so at what temp?
I've never made this in the oven, so I don't know the temperature or how long.
Would it still be good to leave out the bacon? Or just add on top at serving time?
Thanks
either should be fine
I left out the bacon for calories, but added a chopped jalapeno and 1 chopped Chipotle chilli in Adobe, and muxed half and half mozarella and mexican cheese…..Delishious!!
My coworkers raved over this recipe. Even people who don’t normally like white chicken chili loved this! So easy to make and so delicious. I double the recipe so I have some to freeze. It freezes good too!
Sheila, were you able to double the recipe and still fit it all in one Crockpot? Or did you have to have 2 crockpots?
A double batch won’t fit in a 6-qt slow cooker.
Do I drain and/or rinse the canned ingredients? This is not explained.
It is actually explained in the ingredient section.
Rinse the black beans
I won a chili cook-off with this recipe.
I used the recipe as is, but I did add some roasted hatch chili peppers to add some heat and flavor. It was amazing!
I am now known as the Chili King around these parts.
Thanks – Big T
Congratulations!
Hello, I just made this recipe and it is delicious!! I just have a question about the cream cheese. After 6 hours of cooking.. it was still in its shape on top of the other ingredients. It was softened before I put it in. I then stirred it into everything and it didn’t mix completely. It was a bit clumpy. Any advice?
Thank you again for this delicious recipe!
Maybe try using a whisk to get it incorporated. Take out the chicken to shred and whisk the soup before adding the chicken back.
How many servings does this make? Also I see herbs in your pics, did you add something like cilantro?
All serving sizes are listed under the recipe title. I garnished the soup with dried parsley just for a color pop.
Did you use non-fat cream cheese? She did say it doesn't melt.
Just to clarify…no water is added??
just the chicken broth listed in the ingredients.
I cut up the cream cheese into squares before adding the cheese squares the slow cooker before cooking.
I found if I bought off brand cream cheese, it doesn’t mix. Had to have Philadelphia only. Melted just right.
Thanks for the tip! This is super helpful. I’ll make a note in the recipe for everyone.
Perfectly delicious. My family inhaled it. Will be making this often.
How may off-brands did you try? Did you try the Trader Joe’s brand? That is the only cream cheese I buy. I’ll prob still use it for this recipe. I like the idea of cutting the cream cheese in squares like another commenter did.
Has anybody tried this in an instant pot?
I make this all the time in an Instant Pot. I quick sear the meat, mix the remainder of the ingredients, and set it on Custom for 8 minutes. Comes out perfect every time .
Can you double this recipe in a crock pot if your making for a crowd?
If it will fit in your crockpot, go for it!
Do you think doubling will fit in an 8qt?
When I make this in a 6-qt slow cooker it is pretty full. I’m not sure an 8-qt is large enough to double it.
If you use an instant pot what would those settings be?
I haven’t made this in an Instant Pot, so I can not say.
I made this with a bunch of garnishes so people could top this already amazing chili and bump it up a level. Had chopped green onion and cilantro, more cheddar cheese, more bacon bits, avocado pieces and toasted slim tortilla strips! It was ridiculous! One bite and you roll over and light up a cigarette! Omg! Sooooooo amazeballs!
How long if cooking it on high?
Google says crockpot 6-8 low = 3-4 on high. I would set for 3 and take out a chicken breast and cut into it. I usually cut my chicken breast into the thickest part before putting them in to help cook faster and usually have good luck around the 3ht mark on high.
Can you use frozen chicken or does it need to be thawed?
you can use frozen chicken breasts
I double it and it all fits in my crockpot. My family of four devours it in a few days. It’s a staple in the fall and winter!
How many servings does this make? I’m looking to make something for 12 people.
Has anyone tried bone-in chicken breast? For me, even when cooked in broth/soup, boneless chicken breast teens to be dry. Whole chicken breast imparts more flavor, usually.
Hi,
I don’t like beans: can this be made without beans?
Anxiously waiting,
Grammy Red
This is a staple in our house now. I make a double batch and freeze half for the next week. My husband and kids(11-19) all love it.
I was wondering about freezing it! Love to keep it stocked for winter!!
I made this on the stove top today and used ground chicken instead of chicken breast following the rest of the directions and it is delicious!!!
Ground chicken is a great idea! I’m going to try that.
Can you leave out the can of tomato/green chilies? What could I substitute it with?
I was wondering how I might modify this recipe since I already have shredded chicken…I am going to try it this way. Thanks for the idea!
Can I cook it on the stove top?
Sure!
I dont have the spices.. Can I substitute it for taco seasoning?
sure
If I cook it on my stovetop do I need to cook the chicken first or cook it like I would in the slow cooker?
Either way is fine. It will take longer if you use raw chicken
Wanted to chime in here! I just made this last night on the stovetop and it was DELICIOUS! My fave white chicken chili I've made. Who knew the ranch packet would add another dimension to chili?! Anyway, I followed the directions but instead of using a slow cooker, I put everything in a big pot and let the chicken boil for about 20 minutes, with a lid so not too much moisture would evaporate. While I was shredding the chicken, I put the softened cream cheese in and it melted nicely in a few minutes. I returned the chicken to the pot and finally added the cheddar cheese right before taking it off the heat. This worked perfectly and I will definitely be making this again! We topped it with sour cream, cilantro, green onions and tortilla chips. YUM!
Love this recipe, thank you!!! Any chance there is an Instant pot version?
Instapot directions above in this thread
Stephanie, I have never before left a comment, and I haven’t even made this, yet. Going to give it a try tonight. I just wanted to say “thank you” for the concise directions in your recipe and for making the video available for viewing. Bless your heart! I hate to cook but I am looking forward to trying this dish. LOL.
You will LOVE this chili! I promise!
This was the first recipe that my boyfriend made that I actually liked enough for seconds. Well, thirds actually lol. It was very delicious last week and we're making it again today.
Turns out he just eyeballed the spice amounts but it came out great last time so I can't complain. I think I'm gonna put him on slow cooker duty from now on and we'll make our way through your other slow cooker recipes.
Thank u!
Do you put the cream cheese on top of everything? Or do you put it directly on top of the chicken? Thanks!
It really doesn’t need to be very precise. Just on top of everything in the slow cooker should be fine.
OOH, a new twist on your Cream Cheese Chicken Chili. We make that all the time and it's one of my kids favorite recipes!
Yes!! I can’t decide which version I like better
I just want it for lunch – can I come over for leftovers????? #hangry
Suggestions for making this in the Instant Pot?
You can definitely use the slow cooker setting on the IP
Can you make the night before and then reheat?
sure
I'm making it in instant pot right now using chili button. I added extra water. I wait until it's done cooking, and then add cream cheese and cheddar cheese. IP does not do well with dairy. I serve it with fritos because it gives me an excuse to eat the corn chips!
How long did you put it on the chili setting? I’m trying to cook it in the instant pot too but not on the slow cooker setting.