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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Chili


  • Author: courtney-editor
  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting and easy slow-cooked chili loaded with cheese and chicken, perfect for lazy weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilis
  • 2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can corn
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning
  • 8 slices cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
  • 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Extra cheese, Fritos, Hot Sauce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Begin with the chicken on the bottom, add all ingredients to the slow cooker except for cream cheese and cheddar cheese and toppings.
  2. Set temperature to low and cook for 360-480 minutes or high for 240 minutes.
  3. Halfway through cook time, add cream cheese.
  4. When ready to eat, shred chicken and add cheddar cheese. Let melt then serve with desired toppings.

Notes

For a thicker chili, mash a few beans or add extra cheese. If you forget cream cheese, melt it separately and stir it in before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: slow cooker, chili, cheesy chicken, comfort food, easy dinner