Description
- Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is the perfect meal for cozy nights. Tender chicken, creamy textures, and a medley of spices come together effortlessly in your slow cooker, making it a simple yet satisfying dish everyone will love
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional for heat)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for topping)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the white beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, and jalapeño pepper (if using).
- Add the Spices and Liquids:
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine everything well.
- Slow Cook the Chili:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the chili and stir to combine.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version of the chili.
- If you prefer a spicier chili, add more jalapeños or a teaspoon of chili powder.
- Serve this chili with cornbread, crackers, or tortilla chips for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg