Description
Warm white chicken chili brings comfort right to your table with tender chicken, creamy beans, and a gentle spice that hugs your taste buds. Grab some tortilla chips and get ready for a hearty bowl of southwestern-style deliciousness that makes dinner feel like a cozy celebration.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 block cream cheese
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 ½ cups black beans (canned or cooked)
- 1 can corn (with liquid)
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Coat the bottom of your Crockpot with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts directly on the Crockpot base.
- Pour 1 ½ cups black beans, 1 can corn with liquid, 1 can Rotel tomatoes, 1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp onion powder over the chicken. Gently mix ingredients.
- Position 1 full block of cream cheese on top of the mixture without stirring.
- Secure the lid and cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 4 hours.
- After cooking, use two forks to thoroughly shred the chicken inside the Crockpot.
- Stir vigorously until the cream cheese completely dissolves and blends with other ingredients.
- Ladle the chili into serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Cream cheese works best when added as a whole block on top, allowing it to melt slowly and create a rich, creamy texture.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Neufchâtel cheese and use reduced-sodium ranch seasoning.
- Fresh corn can replace canned corn for a brighter flavor, but drain excess liquid to maintain proper consistency.
- If you prefer a spicier chili, add diced jalapeños or use hot Rotel tomatoes for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg