Chicken Chili


Chicken Chili is a comforting, hearty dish that’s perfect for a chilly day or a casual family dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken with beans, corn, and a rich, creamy base, all seasoned with classic chili spices and a hint of ranch flavor. It’s easy to prepare and packed with protein, making it a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 2 cans Rotel (undrained)
  • 2 cans corn (undrained)
  • 2 cans pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 packets ranch seasoning
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (2 bricks)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:
  • Chop the large onion and drain and rinse the pinto and black beans.
  1. Combine in the Crock Pot:
  • In a crock pot, add the chicken breasts, undrained Rotel, undrained corn, pinto beans, black beans, and chopped onion.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning.
  1. Cook:
  • Place the cream cheese bricks on top of the mixture.
  • Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  1. Finish:
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the crock pot and shred it with two forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine everything thoroughly.
  1. Serve:
  • Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot.

Helpful Tips:

  • For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans with a spoon against the side of the crock pot before serving.
  • To make the dish spicier, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
  • If you prefer a less creamy version, reduce the amount of cream cheese or leave it out altogether.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve the chicken chili with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or over rice.
  • Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, or fresh cilantro for added flavor.

FAQs:

  1. Can I use different beans?
  • Yes, feel free to use kidney beans, cannellini beans, or any other beans you prefer.
  1. Can I make this dish ahead of time?
  • Absolutely! This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
  1. Can I use frozen chicken?
  • Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts, but ensure to adjust the cooking time accordingly and ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.

Serving Size: 6-8 servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low

Recipe Card

Chicken Chili

Chicken Chili is a comforting, hearty dish that’s perfect for a chilly day or a casual family dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken with beans, corn, and a rich, creamy base, all seasoned with classic chili spices and a hint of ranch flavor. It’s easy to prepare and packed with protein, making it a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • – 2 pounds chicken breast
  • – 2 cans Rotel undrained
  • – 2 cans corn undrained
  • – 2 cans pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • – 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • – 1 large onion chopped
  • – 2 cups chicken broth
  • – 2 tbsp chili powder
  • – 1 tbsp cumin
  • – 2 tsp salt
  • – 1 tsp pepper
  • – 2 packets ranch seasoning
  • – 16 ounces cream cheese 2 bricks

Instructions
 

Prepare the Ingredients:

  • – Chop the large onion and drain and rinse the pinto and black beans.

Combine in the Crock Pot:

  • – In a crock pot, add the chicken breasts, undrained Rotel, undrained corn, pinto beans, black beans, and chopped onion.
  • – Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning.

Cook:

  • – Place the cream cheese bricks on top of the mixture.
  • – Cover the crock pot and cook on **high for 4 hours** or **low for 8 hours**.

Finish:

  • – Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the crock pot and shred it with two forks.
  • – Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine everything thoroughly.

Serve:

  • – Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot.
Keyword Chicken Chili

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