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Crack Chicken Chili

Creamy Crack Chicken Chili That'll Warm Your Soul

This Crack Chicken Chili combines tender chicken, smoky bacon, and zesty cream cheese for a comforting soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs.
  • 1 cup Corn Use fresh, frozen, or canned (drained).
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse and drain before adding.
  • 1 can Tomatoes with Green Chilies Adds acidity and spice.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
  • 6 slices Bacon Can omit or replace with turkey bacon.
  • 1 packet Ranch Mix Homemade ranch seasoning can substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adjust to taste.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use lower fat or vegan options if desired.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar enhances flavor.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Adds creaminess and tang.
  • 2 cups Tortilla Chips Great for dipping or topping.
  • 1 medium Avocado Fresh and creamy twist.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prep the Ingredients: Cook and chop bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Cut cream cheese into cubes and measure out spices. Rinse and drain black beans.
  2. Layer the Base: In the slow cooker, place chicken breasts at the bottom. Layer corn, drained black beans, and tomatoes with green chilies. Pour chicken broth over the top.
  3. Mix the Seasonings: In a separate bowl, combine ranch mix, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle over layered ingredients and stir gently.
  4. Add the Bacon and Cream Cheese: Stir in crispy bacon pieces and distribute cubed cream cheese on top.
  5. Cook on Low: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with forks. Return shredded chicken to pot and stir everything together.
  7. Finish with Cheese: Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust the spices to personal preference. Perfect for leftovers, the flavors deepen when stored in the fridge.

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